Dr. Paul H Steerman MD
Surgeon
101 E Olney Ave Suite 400 Philadelphia PA, 19120Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Paul Steerman is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Steerman 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. Steerman 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Preventing and treating decubitus ulcers.
- Scoliotic lumbar hernia as a cause of colonic obstruction.
- Sodium warfarin-induced gangrene of the breast.
- The determination of nitrogen dioxide in air after absorption in a modified alkaline solution.
- Delayed peritoneal-cutaneous sinus from unretrieved gallstones.
- Unretrieved gallstone presenting as an inguinal mass.
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