Dr. William David Whitley MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2660 10th Ave S Suite 608 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. William Whitley is a vascular surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Whitley specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Whitley 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
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 1987
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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