Dr. John Douglas Ferguson M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
701 University Blvd E Suite 602 Tuscaloosa AL, 35401Rating
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Dr. John Ferguson is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Ferguson specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ferguson typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1976
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1976
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