Dr. James E. Craven M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 1008 Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. James Craven is a vascular surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Craven specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Craven 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1997
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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