Dr. Howard Curtis Hutchens MD
Urologist
1001 E Superior St Suite L201 Duluth MN, 55802About
Dr. Howard Hutchens is a urologist practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Hutchens specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Bladder Cancer
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