Dr. Michael L Simonson MD
Surgeon
One Hospital Drive Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Michael Simonson is a general surgeon practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Simonson 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. Simonson 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Hernia
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