Dr. Charles D Bissell MD
Surgeon
2900 Lamb Cir Suite 300 Christiansburg VA, 24073About
Dr. Charles Bissell is a general surgeon practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Bissell 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. Bissell 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
University of Mi Med Sch 1990
University of Michigan Medical School 1990
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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