Dr. Allan Swayze Philp MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
320 E North Ave Dept Of Surgery Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Allan Philp is a general surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Philp 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. Philp 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
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Concussion
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