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Dr. Howard Phillip Taekman MD
Surgeon
1400 San Andreas Rd Watsonville CA, 95076About
Dr. Howard Taekman is a general surgeon practicing in Watsonville, CA. Dr. Taekman 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. Taekman 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1966
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