Urology Doctors in Brookings, OR Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Steven Folke Johnson, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 5th St, Brookings, OR 97415
Phone: 541-412-2000    Fax: 541-412-2081
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Dr. Thomas L Poulton, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 5th St, Brookings, OR 97415
Phone: 541-412-2000    

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Urology: A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.


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