Dr. Laurie M Kuestner M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
5880 University Ave West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Laurie Kuestner is a vascular surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kuestner specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Kuestner 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 South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1987
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1987
Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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