Dr. Yanghee Woo M.D.
Surgeon
177 Fort Washington Ave Mhb-7gs-313 New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Yanghee Woo is a general surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Woo 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. Woo provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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- Gallbladder Surgery (cholecystectomy), Surgical Procedures, Endocrine Surgery And More
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