Dr. James D. Poettcker M.D.
Surgeon
1604 Hospital Parkway #505 Bedford TX, 76022About
Dr. Poettcker graduated, with highest honors, from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He received his medical degree from the University ...
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1977
Texas A&M University, TX 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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