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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
27
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
Licensed in California, January 9, 1984 through June 30, 2009
What is Vascular Surgery?
Vascular surgery is surgery to treat disorders and diseases of the vascular system. A vascular surgeon performs surgery on patients with diseases, disorders, or inflammation of the veins and arteries. These diseases of the blood vessels can include vasculitis, aneurysms, ischemia, thrombosis, varicose veins, and immune system abnormalities.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Southern California Chapter American Cancer Society
American College of Surgeons Fellow (1992)
Los Angeles Surgical Society Member (1996)
American Society of General Surgeons Member (1997)
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Member (1997)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Member (1998)
Southwestern Surgical Congress Member (1998)
Participation in Clinical Trials
No*
Physician Treats
Abdominal pain,
Abnormal breast MRI,
Abnormal breast sonogram as a condition,
Cancer consultation,
Anal cancer,
Breast cancer,
Cancer - thyroid,
Melanoma (Skin Cancer),
Rectal cancer,
Thyroid cancer,
Appendicitis,
Bowel diseases & obstructions,
Inflammatory bowel disease,
Colitis,
Colon diseases & polyps,
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer,
Constipation,
Breast diseases & disorders,
Breast pain,
Chest pain
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Physician Performs
Abdominal surgery,
Abscess drainage & surgery,
Adult breast cancer consultation,
Amputations,
Anal repair,
Anesthesia - Moderate (Conscious Sedation),
Anoscopy,
Appendectomy,
Biopsies,
Bowel resections,
Breast surgery,
Burn care,
Care of amputee patients,
Care of critically ill patient,
Care of hospitalized patient,
Central venous access & procedures,
Cholecystectomy ,
Colon resection,
Colorectal (Colon) Surgery,
Cyst aspiration
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Scheduling
Accepting New Patients
Yes*
Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse
No*
Average time to get a new patient appointment:
1 day*
Average time for existing patient to get an appointment:
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