Dr. Francis Patterson Owings MD
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2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC, 29406About
Dr. Francis Owings is a general surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Owings 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. Owings 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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