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Mr. Isaac Aziz Isaiah, MD.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA 71459
Phone: 337-531-3476    
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Dr. Mohammad Farrukh Khan, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA 71459
Phone: 337-653-2373    

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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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