Dr. Jerry Lester Kitchens MD
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806 St Vincents Dr Suite 500 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. Jerry Kitchens is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Kitchens 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. Kitchens provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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