Dr. Alan A. Lawrence MD
Surgeon
511 14th Ave Ne Watertown SD, 57201About
Dr. Alan Lawrence is a general surgeon practicing in Watertown, SD. Dr. Lawrence 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. Lawrence 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Temple University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
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