Dr. Thomas Robert Austgen MD
Surgeon
1370 13th Ave S Suite 116 Jacksonville Beach FL, 32250About
Dr. Thomas Austgen is a general surgeon practicing in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Dr. Austgen 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. Austgen 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1987
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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