Dr. Karen A. Chojnacki M.D.
Surgeon
1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Karen Chojnacki is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Chojnacki 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. Chojnacki 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1995
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1995
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1995
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Awards
- 2011 Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs
Treatments
- Adenocarcinoma, Appendicitis, Bile Duct Cancer And More
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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