Dr. Loretta L Christensen MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
516 East Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337 Gallup NM, 87301Rating
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Dr. Loretta Christensen is a trauma surgeon practicing in Gallup, NM. Dr. Christensen specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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