Dr. Gerald Mathew Paluska MD
Surgeon
312 E Alta Vista Addiction Medicine C Ottumwa IA, 52501About
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
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