Amal Obaid-Schmid
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
100 W California Blvd Pasadena CA, 91105About
Dr. Amal Obaid-Schmid is a trauma surgeon practicing in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Obaid-Schmid specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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- Chief of Trauma Surgery Huntington Hospital 2006 - Present
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