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William Alex Elfarr, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 South Palestine, Suite A, Athens, TX 75751
Phone: 903-675-9339    Fax: 903-675-9344

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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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