William Matthew Vassy, MD, FCCS

Title:

Core Faculty | Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

Education & Certifications

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville

Fellowship

University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville

Certifications

Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery

About

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