Dr. John E. Etlinger M.D.
Surgeon
1303 Mccullough Ave Suite 235 San Antonio TX, 78212About
Dr. John Etlinger is a general surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Etlinger 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. Etlinger 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1975
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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