Dr. George L Ivey M.D.
Surgeon
340 N Cedar Ave Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. George Ivey is a general surgeon practicing in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Ivey 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. Ivey 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1980
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Deranged tyrosine metabolism in cirrhosis.
- Deranged tyrosine metabolism in cirrhosis.
- Renal transplantation. A 20-year experience in a Veterans Administration Medical Center.
- Pectoralis major musculocutaneous flaps: long-term follow-up of hypopharyngeal reconstruction.
- Endotoxemia of cirrhosis: an observation not substantiated.
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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