Dr. Frank M Parker DO
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
Brody Outpatient Center 600 Moye Blvd Greenville NC, 27858About
Dr. Frank Parker is a vascular surgeon practicing in Greenville, NC. Dr. Parker specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Parker 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 New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1992
University of New England / Main Campus 1992
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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