Dr. William Joseph Harb M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
2011 Church St Suite 703 Nashville TN, 37203About
As a colon and rectal surgeon, I specialize in hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, and diagnosis of colorectal conditions. I routinely care for patients with colon and rectal cancer as well.
Education and Training
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1999
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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