Dr. Fred B Brackett M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
613 Elizabeth St Suite 612 Corpus Christi TX, 78404About
Dr. Fred Brackett, MD is one of the country's most highly ranked doctors. His specialties include colon & rectal surgery, surgery, and internal medicine and he currently practices medicine at Corpus christi, ...
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1969
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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