Dr. Olalekan Akinyokunbo M.D
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400 CEDAR ST METTER GA, 30439About
Dr. Olalekan Akinyokunbo is a general surgeon practicing in METTER, GA. Dr. Akinyokunbo 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. Akinyokunbo 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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