Dr. Ariel Santos, MD, MPH, FACS, FRCSC, FCCM
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
3601 4TH ST LUBBOCK TX, 79430About
Dr. Ariel Santos is a trauma surgeon practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Santos specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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