Dr. Lucio Giovanni Palanca M.D.
Surgeon
1542 S Bloomington St Suite 1100 Greencastle IN, 46135About
Dr. Lucio Palanca is a general surgeon practicing in Greencastle, IN. Dr. Palanca 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. Palanca 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Lipoma
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