Dr. David A Schwed M.D.
Surgeon
1301 Trumansburg Rd Suite E Ithaca NY, 14850Rating
4/5
About
Dr. David Schwed is a general surgeon practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Schwed 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. Schwed 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1987
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1987
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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