Vascular Surgeon

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Aneurysm & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disease
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Vascular Surgeon Definition by Healthwise:

Vascular surgeon

Vascular surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of diseases of the blood vessels (vascular disease).

Vascular surgeons have generally completed 5 years of surgical training and an additional 1 to 2 years of fellowship training. Vascular surgeons can be board certified through the Board of Surgery, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: May 25, 2007

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