Dr. Richard H Whitten M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
116 Belmont St Worcester MA, 01605Rating
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Dr. Richard Whitten is a vascular surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Whitten specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Whitten diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
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