Dr. Samuel Allen Heathcote MD
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5 FIRST VILLAGE DR PINEHURST NC, 28374About
Dr. Samuel Heathcote is a general surgeon practicing in PINEHURST, NC. Dr. Heathcote 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. Heathcote 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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