Dr. Walter Franklin Steele MD
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720 Malcolm Blvd Suite 106 Rutherford College NC, 28671About
Dr. Walter Steele is a general surgeon practicing in Rutherford College, NC. Dr. Steele 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. Steele 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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