Dr. Stephan Urs Hochuli MD
Surgeon
1380 Progress Way 109 Eldersburg MD, 21784About
Dr. Stephan Hochuli is a general surgeon practicing in Eldersburg, MD. Dr. Hochuli specializes in abdominal surgery including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, hernia, appendix, small bowel, colonoscopy, breast biopsies, breast conserving surgery, mastectomy, skin lesions and 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. Hochuli 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 Maryland School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Physician of the Year 2007 Carroll Hospital
- Physician of the Month 2012 Carroll Hospital Center
- Multiple Service Awards 2018 Carroll Hospital
- Teaching Award 1993 St Agnes Hospital
- Residents Dedication Appreciation 2002 St Agnes Hospital
- Medical Staff Quality Assurance Committee 2018 Carroll Hospital Center
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of American College of Surgeons
- American Board of Surgery
- Carroll County Health Dept Cancer Prevention Program
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
Areas of research
SENTINEL LYMPH NODE STUDY, ROBOTIC ASSISTED MULTIPORT & SINGLE SITE LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, STEROTACTIC BIOPSY, MAMMOSTIE TARGETED RADIATION THERAPYDr. Stephan Urs Hochuli MD's Practice location
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