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Dr. David S Saunders MD
Surgeon
1497 West Elk Ave Suite 10 Elizabethton TN, 37643About
Dr. David Saunders is a general surgeon practicing in Elizabethton, TN. Dr. Saunders 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. Saunders 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
Memorial University, Canada 1977
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott O Caudle MD1503 W ELK AVE ELIZABETHTON TN 37643
- Dr. Matthew Thomas Keibler D.O.1497 W Elk Ave Elizabethton TN 37643
- Dr. Justin D Digby M.D.1497 W Elk Ave Elizabethton TN 37643
- Dr. Elizabeth Anne Defluiter MD1497 West Elk Ave Elizabethton TN 37643
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