Dr. Frank David Sacco MD
Surgeon
4315 Diplomacy Dr Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Frank Sacco is a general surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Sacco 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. Sacco 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
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1980
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 1980
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Two atypical cases of cystic echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosus) in Alaska, 1999.
- Evaluation of seaFAST, a rapid fluorescent in situ hybridization test, for detection of Helicobacter pylori and resistance to clarithromycin in paraffin-embedded biopsy sections.
- Case-control study of breast cancer and exposure to synthetic environmental chemicals among Alaska Native women.
- Case-control study of breast cancer and exposure to synthetic environmental chemicals among Alaska Native women.
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