Dr. Richard C Zug M.D.
Surgeon
337 El Dorado St Suite A-4 Monterey CA, 93940About
Dr. Richard Zug is a general surgeon practicing in Monterey, CA. Dr. Zug 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. Zug 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1962
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Varicose Veins
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cellulitis
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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