
Dr. Donald A. Colacchio M.D.
Surgeon
106 Main Street Southcoast Physician Wareham MA, 02571About
Dr. Donald Colacchio is a general surgeon practicing in Wareham, MA. Dr. Colacchio 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. Colacchio 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
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Donald A. Colacchio M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 106 Main Street Southcoast Physician Services, Inc.
106 Main Street Southcoast Physician -Wareham, MA 02571Get Direction
Practice At 100 Rosebrook Way Southcoast Physician Services, Inc. 3rd Floor
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