Interventionalist !: In addition to vascular surgeons, an interventional cardiologist or interventional radiologist may be able to handle it.
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Vascular Surgeon: Vascular surgery is a medical discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, exclusive of the heart. Interventional treatment can be both surgical and non-surgical (i.e. Catheter based and minimally invasive) and as such, make vascular surgeons uniquely qualified to provide unbiased recommendations for patients.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Vascular specialists: Vascular surgeons, vascular medicine internists, cardiologists, and interventional radiologists all specialize in treating pad. They differ in the types of treatment they may offer.
Answered 3/11/2015
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Vascular surgeon: Vascular surgeons are specially trained to treat peripheral vascular disease both with our without surgery. This includes disease involving the aorta, arteries of the neck, limbs, and abdominal organs. Other specialties can treat some of these issues but a board-certified vascular surgeon is the best option for patients with these problems.
Answered 1/31/2015
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