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Dr. Richard Duane West M.D.
Surgeon
840 First Colonial Rd Suite 102 Virginia Beach VA, 23451About
Dr. Richard West is a general surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. West 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. West 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 of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1965
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1965
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Practice At 840 First Colonial Rd Suite 102
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Nearest Hospitals
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830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITALl
1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITALl
2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456