Dr. Jay Michael Shoaps MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
400 East 3rd Street Duluth Clinic Duluth MN, 55805About
Dr. Jay Shoaps is a general surgeon practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Shoaps 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. Shoaps provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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