Dr. David W Retterbush M.D.
Surgeon
403 Cowart Ave Valdosta GA, 31602About
Dr. David Retterbush is a general surgeon practicing in Valdosta, GA. Dr. Retterbush 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. Retterbush provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1977
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pain
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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