Dr. Michael Joseph Gaffud M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
25 N Winfield Rd Suite 405 Winfield IL, 60190About
Dr. Michael Gaffud is a vascular surgeon practicing in Winfield, IL. Dr. Gaffud specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Gaffud 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.
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