Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D., Surgeon
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Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(7)
1185 N 1000 W LINTON IN, 47441
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Lucio Palanca is a general surgeon practicing in Greencastle, IN. Dr. Palanca 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. Palanca 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

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1987

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Lipoma

Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1542 S Bloomington St Suite 1100

1542 S Bloomington St Suite 1100 -
Greencastle, IN 46135
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New patients: 765-658-2710
Fax: 765-653-8686

1185 N 1000 W -
LINTON, IN 47441
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New patients: 812-847-2281
Fax: 812-847-5238

Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Palanca


4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 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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