David L Rader MD P C
Surgeon
833 Saint Vincents Dr Suite 202 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. David Rader is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Rader 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. Rader 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 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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