Dr. John R Hall MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
1833 Buckingham Ct Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. John Hall is a trauma surgeon practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Hall 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1977
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. John R Hall MD's Expert Contributions
Should I try to live near a Level 1 trauma center?
no READ MORE
How do you treat appendicitis without surgery?
Antibiotic (they do so in submarines). READ MORE
Would I need surgery for broken ribs?
no READ MORE
How long does pancreas surgery take?
A long time. READ MORE
Should I get trauma counseling?
If you feel violated. READ MORE
What should I eat to aid in my fracture healing?
A balanced diet. READ MORE
What can a trauma surgeon do for a severe head injury?
Nothing. READ MORE
Does sitting on a donut pillow help after colon and rectal surgery?
No, sucking a lolly pop does. READ MORE
What are the chances of a child needing an appendectomy?
Appendicitis affects 80,000 children per year in the United States. It is most common in the second decade of life. Fifty percent of children will have a family history of appendicitis. Appendicitis is the most common cause for emergency abdominal surgery in childhood. Ruptured appendicitis occurs in 30 percent of patients and is more common in children under five years old Now days a good percentage are treated with antibioticsl In the 70s and 80 every sailor on a nuclear sub had to have his ap out, now early antibiotics cures most. The data is not out on whether they will eventually need one READ MORE
How long can you live without a liver?
Several days. READ MORE
Is it true that you can't sleep with a concussion?
No, but someone should check on you every several hours. Sleep is the best cure. READ MORE
How can I find a Level 1 Trauma Center in my area?
In house surgeon, and the ambo's know the way. READ MORE
What type of hernia is most severe?
They are all the same. Some hurt more, but other than that, unless they incarcerate, they have no "severity." READ MORE
What's the difference between a critical care surgeon and a trauma surgeon?
A critical care doctor takes care of patients in the ICU, a trauma surgeon operates. A trauma surgeon is most often also a critical care doctor. There are also medical critical care docs which are much more common. READ MORE
Is swelling in mid leg normal after trauma?
Make sure you don't have a blood clot which can kill you READ MORE
How to treat an injured back?
See an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Which is more serious ICU or CCU?
They are the same. CCU is for cardiac, icu for all others READ MORE
Is a trauma center different from an emergency room?
A trauma center is a specialized emergency room that has a surgeon, a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon on immediate call 24 hours a day (30 min or less) An er does not READ MORE
Does kidney transplant surgery necessitate a trauma surgeon?
No, a transplant surgeon does. READ MORE
What is the reason for double vision following an accident?
See an eye doctor. Could be several reasons from head injury to eye injury READ MORE
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