Dr. Melissa Phillips Lapinska MD,FACS
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1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Melissa Lapinska is a general surgeon practicing in KNOXVILLE, TN. Dr. Lapinska 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. Lapinska 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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