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Dr. Bruce D Moorstein MD
Surgeon
350 30th St Suite 430 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Bruce Moorstein is a general surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Moorstein 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. Moorstein 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1974
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
Fellowships
- Fellow
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