Dr. William V Spires MD
Surgeon
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Surger Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. William Spires is a general surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Spires 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. Spires 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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La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La MD
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
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