Dr. Michael E. Nellestein, M.D., FACS
Phlebology
802 N Riverside Rd Suite 310 Saint Joseph MO, 64507About
Dr. Michael Nellestein is a phlebologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Nellestein is a medical doctor specializing in veins and venous diseases. As a phlebologist, Dr. Nellestein diagnoses, treats and in certain cases prevents diseases of the veins. Dr. Nellestein may treat vein disorders like clotting disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers, capillary anomalies, vascular birthmarks, lymphatic diseases and more. Treating abnormal veins can prevent blood blots in the future. Phlebologists perform treatments like microsclerotherapy, vascular laser therapy and sometimes minimally invasive surgeries.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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