Dr. Alan Fowler Jacks M. D.
Surgeon
845 Malcolm Blvd Rutherford College NC, 28671About
Dr. Alan Jacks is a general surgeon practicing in Rutherford College, NC. Dr. Jacks specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Jacks provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1991
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