
Dr. Karl P Riggle MD
Surgeon
11110 Medical Campus Rd Suite 127 Hagerstown MD, 21742About
Dr. Karl Riggle is a general surgeon practicing in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Riggle 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. Riggle 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hernia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Osteomyelitis
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Karl P Riggle MD's Practice location
Practice At 11110 Medical Campus Rd Suite 127
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Daniel J Weinberg M.D.11110 Medical Campus Rd Hagerstown MD 21742
- Dr. Kelly Ann Shine M.D.74 Thomas Johnson Dr Frederick MD 21702
- Dr. Matthew H Lehman M.D.150 Prospect Ave Franklin PA 16323
- Dr. Terrence I Mckee MD45 Roadside Ave Waynesboro PA 17268
- Dr. Mark E. Artusio M.D.74 Thomas Johnson Dr Frederick MD 21702
- Mr. Stephen James Mckenna MD, MBA, FACS187 THOMAS JOHNSON DR FREDERICK MD 21702
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