Dr. Duvan Mejia MD
Surgeon
2746 Florence Ave Huntington Park CA, 90255About
Dr. Duvan Mejia is a general surgeon practicing in Huntington Park, CA. Dr. Mejia 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. Mejia 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 De Caldas, Fac De Med, Manizales, Colombia 1966
University of Caldas / Faculty of Medicne 1966
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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