Dr. Bruce A Long M.D.
Surgeon
3 Riverside Circle Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Bruce Long is a general surgeon practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Long 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. Long 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Colon Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Goiter
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