Dr. Alexander Alaras Maglunog M.D.
Surgeon
1250 S Sunset Ave Suite 201 West Covina CA, 91790About
Dr. Alexander Maglunog is a general surgeon practicing in West Covina, CA. Dr. Maglunog 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. Maglunog 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 Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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