Dr. Raul S Coimbra M.D./PH.D
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8896 San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Raul Coimbra is a trauma surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Coimbra specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Santa Casa School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil Medical Degree
Surgeon-in-Chief, UC San Diego Medical Center Medical Degree
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery Medical Degree
Chief, Division of Trauma, Surgical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery Medical Degree
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Identification of Shigella serotypes by restriction of amplified O-antigen gene cluster.
- Identification of Escherichia coli O-serogroups by restriction of the amplified O-antigen gene cluster (rfb-RFLP).
- Molecular and phenotypic characterization of potentially new Shigella dysenteriae serotype.
- Clonal relationships among Shigella serotypes suggested by cryptic flagellin gene polymorphism.
- Computer identification of Shigella species by rRNA gene restriction patterns.
- Treatment of transfixing hepatic lesions with a hydrostatic balloon.
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