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Dr. Carol Franks Akin MD
Anesthesiologist
1421 E Peace St Canton MS, 39046About
Dr. Carol Akin is an anesthesiologist practicing in Amory, MS. Dr. Akin ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Akin also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1988
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Carol Franks Akin MD's Practice location
Practice At 1105 Earl Frye Blvd
1105 Earl Frye Blvd -Amory, MS 38821Get Direction
Practice At 1421 E Peace St
1421 E Peace St -Canton, MS 39046Get Direction
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