Dr. Thomas K. Shahinian MD
Surgeon
2 Dudley St Suite 470 Providence RI, 02905About
Dr. Thomas Shahinian is a general surgeon practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Shahinian 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. Shahinian 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 Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1968
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1968
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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