Dr. Ravi Moonka MD
Surgeon
1100 9th Ave Seattle WA, 98101About
Dr. Ravi Moonka is a general surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Moonka 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. Moonka 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colon Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Aerolase® Technologies
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