Calvin E. Atwell, MD

I feel my staff and I take excellent care of the patients who come to us.

I became interested in the medical field because of my family doctor, who took care of everyone regardless of economic or social status.

Profile

Gender:
Male
Year began practicing:
1986
Year joined staff:
1998

Specialties:

  • General Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery - General
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Areas Of Interest

Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

In my free time, I enjoy golfing, biking, and reading.

Education & Training

Education

1981
American University of the Caribbean (Montserrat, British West Indies), MD

Residency

Jewish Hospital (Cincinnati, OH)

Awards & Certifications

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Professional Positions

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons

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