Dr. George A Pliagas M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
7557 Dannaher Way Suite 110 Powell TN, 37849About
Dr. George Pliagas is a vascular surgeon practicing in Powell, TN. Dr. Pliagas specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Pliagas 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 Patras, Med Sch, Patras, Greece 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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