Dr. Raleigh Barbee Kent M.D.
Surgeon
2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Suite 202 Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. Raleigh Kent is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Kent 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. Kent 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Venous Insufficiency
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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