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Dr. Michael Bess MD
Surgeon
1125 Madison St Jefferson City MO, 65101About
Dr. Michael Bess is a general surgeon practicing in Jefferson City, MO. Dr. Bess 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. Bess 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeff A. Lehmen MD200 Saint Marys Medical Plz Jefferson City MO 65101
- Dr. Carl Raymond Doerhoff M.D.1705 Christy Dr Jefferson City MO 65101
- Dr. Byron David Smith D.O.1125 MADISON ST JEFFERSON CITY MO 65101
- Dr. Paul Cord Teget DO1705 Christy Dr Jefferson City MO 65101
- Dr. Diane Louise Light D.O.1125 Madison St Jefferson City MO 65101
- Dr. Beverly Ann Wilhelm MD1125 Madison St Jefferson City MO 65101
Nearest Hospitals
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITYl
2505 MISSION DRIVE JEFFERSON CITY MO 65109FULTON MEDICAL CENTER LLCl
10 SOUTH HOSPITAL DRIVE FULTON MO 65251