
Dr. Michael Joseph Gaffud M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1808 7th Ave S Bdb 503u Birmingham AL, 35294About
Dr. Michael Gaffud is a vascular surgeon practicing in Winfield, IL. Dr. Gaffud specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Gaffud 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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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Vascular Surgery, Vascular Disease (blood Vessels), Varicose Veins And More
Dr. Michael Joseph Gaffud M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 25 N Winfield Rd Suite 405
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