Dr. Bruce Craig Barker M.D.
Surgeon
3800 JANES RD ARCATA CA, 95521About
Dr. Bruce Barker is a general surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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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Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1984
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