South Petherton Hospital

Details

Name :

South Petherton Hospital

Address  :

Hospital Lane

Town  :

South Petherton

State  :

Somerset

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

TA13 5AR

Phone  :

01460 243000

Fax  :

01460 242292

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Vascular Surgeon
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