Dr. Roger Walcott M.D.

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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Roger Walcott, who serves patients in Buffalo, New York. 

Dr. Walcott is a board-certified vascular surgeon who is affiliated with the Vascular & Endovascular Center of Western New York in Buffalo, New York. The professionals with the Vascular & Endovascular Center of Western New York provide the highest level of vascular care for patients. Treatments are office-based, minimally invasive, and tailored to each patient’s individual needs. In addition to providing quality care, Dr. Walcott and the team of professionals train the next generation of vascular surgeons through the Sisters of Charity Hospital Accredited Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program. 

Dr. Walcott graduated from Harvard University, then proceeded to the University at Buffalo School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He then went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess, before pursuing his fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Georgetown University.

Dr. Walcott served as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at Harvard University School of Medicine, as well as an Instructor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Walcott is a member of the Eastern Vascular Society and the Society of Vascular Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Walcott is board certified in both general and vascular surgery. He has specialty training in carotid surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, lower extremity reconstruction, and venous disease. He also has a special interest in complex aortic repair. Furthermore, he is certified in fenestrated aneurysm repair.

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system (or arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation) are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Walcott is trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including the arteries, veins, and blood vessels. 

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