Dr. William W. McAlexander, MD, FACS
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2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr STE 215 Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. William McAlexander is a general surgeon practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. McAlexander 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. McAlexander 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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