Dr. Herbert Clement Jurgeleit MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
140 Academy St Suite 5 Presque Isle ME, 04769About
Dr. Herbert Jurgeleit is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Presque Isle, ME. Dr. Jurgeleit specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Jurgeleit often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1966
Harvard Medical School 1966
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Villous adenoma of the colon with severe fluid and electrolyte depletion. Report of a case.
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei. A localized, benign variant of appendiceal origin.
- Perforation of atrium by polyethylene CV catheter.
- The action of snake venom on an isoantigenic lipoprotein from a mouse sarcoma.
- The use of methylene blue solution to test for leaks in gastric bypass operations for morbid obesity.
- Subtotal pancreatectomy for hyperlipidemia induced acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
- Villous adenoma of the colon with severe fluid and electrolyte depletion: report of a case.
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