Dr. Charles S Erck M.D.
Surgeon
150 River North Blvd Stephenville TX, 76401About
Dr. Charles Erck is a general surgeon practicing in Stephenville, TX. Dr. Erck 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. Erck 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 1990
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 1986
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Skin Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Skin Tag
- Sebaceous Cyst
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