Dr. Kenneth Fretwell MD
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8900 Van Wyck Expressway Surgical Suite 1st F Richmond Hill NY, 11418About
Dr. Kenneth Fretwell is a general surgeon practicing in Richmond Hill, NY. Dr. Fretwell 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. Fretwell 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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