Dr. Matthew L Lukens MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
802 N Riverside Rd Suite 200 Saint Joseph MO, 64507Rating
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About
Dr. Matthew Lukens is a vascular surgeon practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Lukens specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Lukens 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 802 N Riverside Rd Suite 200
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Dr. Edward H Andres M.D.802 N. Riverside Rd. , Saint Joseph MO 64507![]()
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Dr. Timothy C Hodges MD802 N Riverside Rd Saint Joseph MO 64507
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