Dr. Joan Padouvas M.D.
Surgeon
3016 30th Drive Fifth Floor Astoria NY, 11102About
Dr. Joan Padouvas is a general surgeon practicing in Astoria, NY. Dr. Padouvas 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. Padouvas 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
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki School Of Medicine MD
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki School Of Medicine 1978
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School 1978
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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