Dr. Rick A Shelman MD
Surgeon
510 E Bloomington St Iowa City IA, 52245About
Dr. Rick Shelman is a general surgeon practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Shelman 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. Shelman 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1990
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Colon Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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