Dr. Hugh M Foy MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. Hugh Foy is a trauma surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Foy specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1978
Univ. of Nebraska 1978
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care- 1993
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- UW - Burn Fellowship
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