Dr. Mark A Edwards M.D.
Surgeon
8240 Naab Road Suite 100 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Mark Edwards is a general surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1984
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1989
Indiana University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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