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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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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 have generally completed 5 years of surgical training and an additional 1 to 2 years of fellowship training. Vascular surgeons can be board certified through the Board of Surgery, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007

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