Dr. Stuart I Melcer M.D.
Surgeon
6320 N La Cholla Blvd Suite 310 Tucson AZ, 85741About
Dr. Stuart Melcer is a general surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Melcer 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. Melcer 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 Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Colon Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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