Dr. Fred B Hom MD MS
Surgeon
907 Hyde Street Suite 508 San Francisco CA, 94109About
Dr. Fred Hom is a general surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hom 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. Hom provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1982
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