Dr. Thomas M Oates MD
Surgeon
2006 Health Campus Dr Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Thomas Oates is a general surgeon practicing in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Oates 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. Oates 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1980
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Leg Ulcer
- Sebaceous Cyst
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