Dr. Robert John Anderson M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
9501 N Oak Tw 280 Norht Oak Med Bldg I Kansas City MO, 64155About
Dr. Robert Anderson is a vascular surgeon practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Anderson specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Anderson 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1983
University of Minnesota Medical School 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
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