Dr. Louis Pierucci MD
Surgeon
980 Wards Rd Altavista VA, 24517About
Dr. Louis Pierucci is a general surgeon practicing in Altavista, VA. Dr. Pierucci 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. Pierucci provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1955
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