
Dr. Allen Hershel Tanner M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
2301 ERWIN RD DURHAM NC, 27705About
Dr. Allen Tanner is a general surgeon practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. Tanner 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. Tanner 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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