Dr. William M Lightfoot M.D.
Surgeon
6701 Airport Blvd Suite D-231 Mobile AL, 36608About
Dr. William Lightfoot is a general surgeon practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot 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 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Leg Ulcer
- Sebaceous Cyst
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