Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink M.D.
Surgeon
1000 Langworthy St Dubuque IA, 52001About
Dr. Bruce Obbink is a general surgeon practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Obbink 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. Obbink 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1994
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1994
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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