Dr. Peter M. Taft MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Peter Taft is a vascular surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Taft specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Taft 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1971
Boston University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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