Dr. Merlin Kelsick M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
4800 S Chicago Beach Dr 901-N Chicago IL, 60615About
Dr. Merlin Kelsick is a vascular surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kelsick specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Kelsick 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1976
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