Dr. Dorothy Ann Sparks M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
1211 Union Ave Suite 310 Memphis TN, 38104About
Dr. Dorothy Sparks is a general surgeon practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Sparks 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. Sparks provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2010
Medical University of the Americas (Belize)
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Ventral Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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