
Dr. Douglas Sterling Hess
Surgeon
1362 Conneaut Ave Bowling Green OH, 43402About
Dr. Douglas Hess is a general surgeon practicing in Bowling Green, OH. Dr. Hess 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. Hess 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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Ohio State University College of Medicine 1959
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- Dr. Jose Parodi M.D.1574 Henthorne Dr Maumee OH 43537
- Dr. Michael John Bielefeld MD960 W Wooster St Bowling Green OH 43402
- Dr. Albert Weijeich Tsang M.D.3045 Arlington Ave Toledo OH 43614
- Dr. Mirza Shahzad Hasan MD999 Illinois Ave Maumee OH 43537
- Dr. Ganesh Ramaswami MD3642 Deer Creek Drive Maumee OH 43537
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