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Dr. Gerald Mathew Paluska MD

Surgeon

312 E Alta Vista Addiction Medicine C Ottumwa IA, 52501

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Dr. Gerald Paluska is a general surgeon practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Paluska 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. Paluska 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1970

University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1970

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Gerald Paluska, MD

312 E Alta Vista Addiction Medicine C -
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERl

1001 E PENNSYLVANIA OTTUMWA IA 52501

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6580 165TH STREET ALBIA IA 52531

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