Dr. Benjamin Joseph Karsten MD
Surgeon
100 WARM SPRINGS AVE BOISE ID, 83712About
Dr. Benjamin Karsten is a general surgeon practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Karsten 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. Karsten 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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