Dr. John C Skillings M.D.
Surgeon
111 CLARA BARTON ST DANSVILLE NY, 14437Rating
4/5
About
Dr. John Skillings is a general surgeon practicing in DANSVILLE, NY. Dr. Skillings 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. Skillings 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1974
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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