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Dr. Mark A Akins MD
Surgeon
1800 Medical Center Parkway Suite 430 Murfreesboro TN, 37129About
Dr. Mark Akins is a general surgeon practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Akins 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. Akins 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. Morris Wayne Westmoreland M.D.1800 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY STE 440 MURFREESBORO TN 37129
- Dr. Troy Michael Sofinowski MD1272 Garrison Dr Murfreesboro TN 37129
- Dr. Stephen Allen Rich M.D.1800 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro TN 37129
- Dr. Nicholas Albert Tarola M.D.1800 Medical Center Pkwy Murfreesboro TN 37129
- Dr. Robert H Durgin M.D.1800 Medical Center Pkwy Murfreesboro TN 37129
- Dr. George Love Eckles M.D.1800 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro TN 37129
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITALl
1700 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY MURFREESBORO TN 37129TRUSTPOINT HOSPITALl
1009 NORTH THOMPSON LANE MURFREESBORO TN 37129SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITALl
1700 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY MURFREESBORO TN 37129TRUSTPOINT HOSPITALl
1009 NORTH THOMPSON LANE MURFREESBORO TN 37129