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Dr. Andrew Ira Light MD

Surgeon

4/5(4)
1089 X Ray Dr Gastonia NC, 28054
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Andrew Light is a general surgeon practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Light 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. Light 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

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1983

Tulane University of Louisiana 1983

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Professional Memberships

  • Member North Carolina Medical Society 
  • Member Gaston County Medical Society 
  • Member Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 
  • Member American Society of Breast Surgeons 
  • Member American College of Surgeons 

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Thoracic Oncology, NY, USA    1988
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center    1988

Dr. Andrew Ira Light MD's Practice location

Practice At 1089 X Ray Dr

1089 X Ray Dr -
Gastonia, NC 28054
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New patients: 704-864-8377
Fax: 704-864-4442, 704-866-5206

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