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Dr. Joseph P Skemp MD

Surgeon

5/5(8)
700 West Ave S La Crosse WI, 54601
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5/5

About

Dr. Joseph Skemp is a general surgeon practicing in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Skemp 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. Skemp 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

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1984

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Joseph P Skemp MD's Practice location

Practice At 700 West Ave S

700 West Ave S -
La Crosse, WI 54601
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800 WEST AVE S -
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
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Dr. Joseph P Skemp MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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