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Dr. Stephen J Kaplan MD, MPH
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1100 9TH AVE SEATTLE WA, 98101About
Dr. Stephen Kaplan is a general surgeon practicing in SEATTLE, WA. Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan 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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