Dr. Carter Craig Melendez-christensen DMD
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611 W PARK ST URBANA IL, 61801About
Dr. Carter Melendez-christensen is a general surgeon practicing in URBANA, IL. Dr. Melendez-christensen 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. Melendez-christensen 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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