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 can be board-certified through the Board of Surgery, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Current as of:
May 1, 2017
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Rakesh K. Pai, MD - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery