Dr. Kenneth W Shewell MD
Surgeon
1502 N 36th St Suite A Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. Kenneth Shewell is a general surgeon practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Shewell 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. Shewell 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
Univ Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa 1985
University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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