Dr. Courtney Sommer M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. Courtney Sommer is a general surgeon practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Sommer 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. Sommer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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