As a general surgeon in Jonesboro, Dr. John Cook performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. John C. Cook is accepting new patients at this office.
(870) 336-1355
1005 E Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401-4308
Dr. John Cook graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Cook has one office in Arkansas where he specializes in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Vascular Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Cook works with eleven doctors including Dr. Jennifer Dicocco and Dr. Horace Wiggins.
As a general surgeon in Arkansas, Dr. Cook performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Cook may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Cook specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Cook may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Critical care specialists like Dr. Cook provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Cook may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Cook may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Cook may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Cook, but only those who participate in Medicare.