Laura Virginia Karasek MD
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1501 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON AZ, 85724About
Dr. Laura Karasek is a general surgeon practicing in TUCSON, AZ. Dr. Karasek 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. Karasek 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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