Dr. Hector Pombo MD
Surgeon
1951 SW 172ND AVE STE 408 MIRAMAR FL, 33029About
Dr. Hector Pombo is a general surgeon practicing in MIRAMAR, FL. Dr. Pombo 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. Pombo 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 Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
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