Dr. Catherine M Straub MD
Surgeon
820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee WA, 98801About
Dr. Catherine Straub is a general surgeon practicing in Wenatchee, WA. Dr. Straub 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. Straub 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 2005
University of Rhode Island
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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