Dr. Richard Charles Anderson, MD, FACS
Surgeon
1001 Main Street 3rd Floor Peoria IL, 61606About
Dr. Richard Anderson is a general surgeon practicing in Peoria, IL. Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1992
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Venous Insufficiency
- Stomach Cancer
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
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