Dr. Alex A Tan MD
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2900 Lamb Cir Suite 300 Christiansburg VA, 24073About
Dr. Alex Tan is a general surgeon practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Tan 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. Tan 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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Cebu Institute of Medicine 1966
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