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Dr. John Chappell MD

Surgeon

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405
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About

Dr. John Chappell is a general surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Chappell specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chappell provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1959

University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1960

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 59 years of experience

Professional Society Memberships

  • Former member: American Academy of Pediatrics and the British Association of Paediatric Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His wife, Gillian G. Chappell, for her support, inspiration, and unconditional love.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Gliding, Photography, Family, and Friends

Dr. John Chappell MD's Practice location

Practice At 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-403-1000, 253-403-1539

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