Dr. Curtis L. Lockwood, DO
Surgeon
8 By Pass Rd Salem NJ, 08079About
Dr. Curtis Lockwood is a general surgeon practicing in Salem, NJ. Dr. Lockwood 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. Lockwood 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1984
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Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
Internships
- Union Hospital-NYCOMEC (1985)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Curtis L. Lockwood, who serves patients in Salem, New Jersey.
A reputable general surgeon, Dr. Lockwood specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and often thyroid glands. He is in practice with Salem Medical Center in Salem, New Jersey.
With 100 years of service to the Salem County area, Salem Medical Center is committed to continuing its mission of providing quality health care to each and every patient who enters the facility. In addition to the main hospital campus in Salem, Salem Medical Center has a number of physicians providing a wide variety of care in several locations in Salem and Gloucester counties.
Back in 1984, Dr. Lockwood obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship and residency in general surgery at Union Hospital-NYCOMEC in 1985 and 1989, respectively.
Continuously advancing his professional efforts, he is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association.
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal surgery including the stomach, small bowel, colon, colorectal, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and appendix, as well as hernias, breast and soft tissue tumors . Dr. Pastor performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries as well as EGD (esophageal gastro duodenoscopy) and colonoscopy. He follows the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.
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