
Dr. Dennis G Youshaw M.D.
Surgeon
1414 9th Ave Station Medical Cent Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Dennis Youshaw is a general surgeon practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Youshaw 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. Youshaw 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1965
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Practice At 1414 9th Ave Station Medical Center
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- Dr. David R Arbutina MD221 Hospital Dr Tyrone PA 16686
- Dr. Jeffrey Lincoln Brown MD2525 9th Ave Altoona PA 16602
- Dr. Simon D Lampard MD1701 12th Ave Altoona PA 16601
- Dr. George William Cummings iii D.O.102 Hillcrest Drive Roaring Spring PA 16673
- Dr. Scot A Currie D.O.1701 12th Ave Altoona PA 16601
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