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Dr. John Etlinger, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (9)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Etlinger, MD

Dr. John Etlinger, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Etlinger an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Etlinger works at Practice in San Antonio, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Etlinger's Office Locations

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    1303 McCullough Ave Ste 542, San Antonio, TX 78212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 229-9290

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  • Methodist Hospital

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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
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Mastectomy
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Open Appendectomy
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Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. John Etlinger, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750310934
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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