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How many follow up appointments are required after surgery as long as everything goes as planned?

KRH2020May 16, 2016
How many follow up appointments are required after surgery as long as everything goes as planned? Thanks!

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Peter A. Aldea, MD
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