Dr. Shakir Hussein M.D.
Surgeon
3990 John R St Suite # 400 Detroit MI, 48201About
Dr. Shakir Hussein is a general surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Hussein 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. Hussein 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
University of Khartoum, Faculty of Medicine,Khartoum, Sudan MD
University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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