Dr. Jon B. Getz MD
Surgeon
3399 E. Louise Dr. #400 Meridian ID, 83642About
Dr. Jon Getz is a general surgeon practicing in Meridian, ID. Dr. Getz 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. Getz 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1984
Boston University School of Medicine 1984
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Chronic Pain
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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