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Dr. Gene L. Syn, MD
Dr. Gene L. Syn is a second generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated from the U.C.L.A School of Medicine in 1992. He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998. He received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.
Career
Training and Qualifications
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Medical School
1988-1992
UCLA School of Medicine - Medical Doctor's Degree
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Residency
1992-1997
New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center - General Surgery Residency
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Fellowship
1997-1998
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship