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Jeff L Ryan, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7559 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-0185    Fax: 907-225-0184
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Dr. Harrison Emory Guy Burman, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-7346    Fax: 907-228-8325

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Surgery: A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


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