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Marshall L Horton, MD
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2051 Hamill Rd, S 204, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208

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Gastroenterology: An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


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