Dr. John Ikonomidis MD
Surgeon
101 Manning Drive N.C. Memorial Hospital Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. John Ikonomidis is a general surgeon practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Ikonomidis 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. Ikonomidis 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 Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1989
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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