Dr. Larry G Schachter MD
Surgeon
145 Hospital Ave Suite 112 Du Bois PA, 15801About
Dr. Larry Schachter is a general surgeon practicing in Du Bois, PA. Dr. Schachter 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. Schachter 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1978
Indiana University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
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