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Dr. Scott A Shikora MD, FACS

Surgeon

4/5(19)
750 Washington St Nemc Box 836 Boston MA, 02111
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Scott Shikora is a general surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Shikora 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. Shikora 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

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1985

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2011 Boston Super Doctors 
  •  1989 7th Annual Surgery Award Sccm 
  •  1995 Meritorious Service Medal United States Air Force 
  • Muhlenberg College 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award 

Treatments

  • Abdominal Surgery

Dr. Scott A Shikora MD, FACS's Practice location

Practice At 750 Washington St Nemc Box 836

750 Washington St Nemc Box 836 -
Boston, MA 02111
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New patients: 617-636-5000

Practice At 111 Cypress St

111 Cypress St -
Brookline, MA 02445
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New patients: 617-582-1191, 857-307-0986

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