
Dr. Fernando R Otero MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
365 Lennon Ln Suite 250 Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Fernando Otero is a vascular surgeon practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Otero specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Otero 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1983
University of California 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Fernando R Otero MD's Practice location
Practice At 365 Lennon Ln Suite 250
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Keshav K Pandurangi MD2637 SHADELANDS DR WALNUT CREEK CA 94598
- Dr. Michael D. Ingegno M.D.13851 E 14th St San Leandro CA 94578
- Dr. Kian Mostafavi M.D.2500 MERCED ST SAN LEANDRO CA 94577
- Dr. John David Bry MD365 Hawthorne Ave Oakland CA 94609
- Dr. Joy Garg M.D.2500 MERCED ST SAN LEANDRO CA 94577
- Dr. Rishyur K Jothi M.D.108 Via Mantilla Walnut Creek CA 94598
Nearest Hospitals
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEKl
1425 S MAIN STREET WALNUT CREEK CA 94596JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUSl
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK CA 94598JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUSl
2540 EAST ST CONCORD CA 94520KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEKl
1425 S MAIN STREET WALNUT CREEK CA 94596JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUSl
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK CA 94598JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUSl
2540 EAST ST CONCORD CA 94520