Dr. John K Shaver M.D.
Surgeon
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 351 Mission Viejo CA, 92691About
Dr. John Shaver is a general surgeon practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Shaver 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. Shaver 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1988
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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