Dr. Jeffrey L Christian MD
Surgeon
46 Wells Street Westerly RI, 02891About
Dr. Jeffrey Christian is a general surgeon practicing in Westerly, RI. Dr. Christian 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. Christian 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
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1984
University of California 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
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