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Dr. John Fam, MD

General Surgery*
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Map Pin Small Reading, PA
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12 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. John Fam, MD

Dr. John Fam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE and is affiliated with Reading Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fam an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fam works at Practice in Reading, PA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Reading Hospital Weight Loss Surgery and Wellness Center
    1220 Broadcasting Rd Ste 100, Reading, PA 19610 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-5673
  2. 2
    Reading Hospital Occupational Health Services
    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-0900

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  • Reading Hospital

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Anal Fissure
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. John Fam, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134488687
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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