Dr. Juvenal Goicochea, M.D.
Surgeon
8218 Wisconsin Ave Suite 212 Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Juvenal R Goicochea is a general surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Goicochea 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. Goicochea 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
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo Facultad de Medicina 1976
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Gallstones
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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