Dr. John Maa MD
Surgeon
400 Parnassus Ave 405 Irving Street San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. John Maa is a general surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Maa 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. Maa 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
Harvard Medical School 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- San Francisco Super Doctors 2012
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