Dr. Philip Karuman, MD, PhD, FRCS, FACS, Trauma Surgeon
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Dr. Philip Karuman, MD, PhD, FRCS, FACS

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Dr. Philip Karuman is a general surgeon practicing in Pasco, WA. Dr. Karuman specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small bowel and colon 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. Karuman 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

National University Singapore MBBS 1987

National University Singapore MMed(Surgery) 1992

Harvard Medical School PhD 2001

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Provider Details

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Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England  
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons  

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