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Nicholas Ballay MD
Surgeon
719 COOK DR ATHENS TN, 37303About
Dr. Nicholas Ballay is a general surgeon practicing in ATHENS, TN. Dr. Ballay 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. Ballay 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles Boggess Cox M.D.503 W Madison Ave Athens TN 37303
- Dr. Harold Joseph Holliday M.D.1005 W Madison Ave Athens TN 37303
- Dr. Harish B Soni M.D.1033 Dw Lillard Memorial Hwy Etowah TN 37331
- Dr. Michael P Sumida M.D.719 Cook Dr Athens TN 37303
- Dr. Thomas S Layman M.D.719 Cook Dr Athens TN 37303
- Dr. Preston W Brown M.D.719 Cook Dr Athens TN 37303
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