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Dr. Paul Arthur Riggs M.D.

Surgeon

410 N 12th St Suite 200 Oskaloosa IA, 52577
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Dr. Paul Riggs is a general surgeon practicing in Oskaloosa, IA. Dr. Riggs 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. Riggs 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1980

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Dr. Paul Arthur Riggs M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 410 N 12th St Suite 200

410 N 12th St Suite 200 -
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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1229 C AVE E -
OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
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New patients: 641-672-3360
Fax: 641-672-9262

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Head south on North 12th Street 268 ft
Continue slightly right onto E Avenue E 364 ft
Turn left onto North 11th Street 1261 ft
Turn right onto A Avenue East (IA 92) 2.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1927 ft
Merge left onto IA 163 14.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2018 ft
Turn right onto South Clark Street 2429 ft
Continue straight onto Clark Street 426 ft
Turn left onto Oskaloosa Street (IA 163 Bus) 1182 ft
Continue slightly right onto Main Street (IA 163 Bus) 3497 ft
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