Dr. Scott M Killmer MD
Surgeon
230 George St Suite 2 Beckley WV, 25801About
Dr. Scott Killmer is a general surgeon practicing in Beckley, WV. Dr. Killmer 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. Killmer 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 1991
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ganglion Cyst
- Goiter
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