Dr. John E. Widger M.D.
Surgeon
439 E 1st St Bloomsburg PA, 17815About
Dr. John Widger is a general surgeon practicing in Bloomsburg, PA. Dr. Widger 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. Widger 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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