Dr. Lawrence Gordon Foster M.D.
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230 Hospital Dr Suite B Ukiah CA, 95482About
Dr. Lawrence Foster is a general surgeon practicing in Ukiah, CA. Dr. Foster 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. Foster provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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