Kristen L Halm
Surgeon
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Kristen Halm is a general surgeon practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Halm 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. Halm 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Aerolase® Technologies
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Melissa A. Obmann D.O.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Susan M. Baro D.O.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Tanner Andrew Long D.O.Geisinger Medical Ctr Danville PA 17822
- Mohanbabu Alaparthi M.D100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE PA 17822
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