William Traverso, MD is certified by the American Board of General Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in pancreatic neoplasms and inflammatory diseases, including pancreatic cancer, islet cell tumors, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), cystic neoplasms, and acute and chronic pancreatitis. He has authored or co-authored more than 250 articles on treatment of pancreatic diseases, many of which can be cured for the first time in history. Dr. Traverso serves as the medical director for the Center for Pancreatic and Liver Diseases, and is director of the Pancreas Club. He is an active member of the North Pacific Surgical Association, Society of the American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and Seattle and Pacific Coast Surgical Associations. He continues to pursue research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, acute and chronic pancreatitis, laparoscopic endosurgery, cost and outcome analysis, global databases for continuous quality improvement, and registries to identify familial components of pancreatic disease.
Dr. L William Traverso, MD
- Surgery, Other Specialty
- 52 years of experience
- SL-Clinic-Center for Pancreatic Disease 100 E Idaho St Ste 301, Boise, ID 83712
- (208) 381-9250
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla - 1973
Location & Hours
- SL-Clinic-Center for Pancreatic Disease
- 100 E Idaho St Ste 301, Boise, ID 83712
Specialties Treated
- Surgery
- Other Specialty
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