Dr. David A Ghaphery MD
Surgeon
601 National Road Wheeling WV, 26003About
Dr. David Ghaphery is a general surgeon practicing in Wheeling, WV. Dr. Ghaphery 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. Ghaphery 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1988
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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