Dr. Melanie Ann Dance M.D.
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University Hospital 50 N Medical Drive Salt Lake City UT, 84132About
Dr. Melanie Dance is a general surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Dance 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. Dance 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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