Dr. Paul James Malaspina MD
Surgeon
201 State St Hamot Trauma Special Erie PA, 16550About
Dr. Paul Malaspina is a general surgeon practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Malaspina 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. Malaspina 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1990
Temple University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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