Dr. Matthew Charles Wakefield
Surgeon
1002 N Church St Suite 302 Greensboro NC, 27401About
Dr. Matthew Wakefield is a general surgeon practicing in Fort Riley, KS. Dr. Wakefield 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. Wakefield 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Malnutrition
- Hernia
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