Dr. Steven Vaslef M.D.
Surgeon
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Steven Vaslef is a general surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Vaslef specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Vaslef provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Appendicitis, Gallbladder Surgery (cholecystectomy), Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer) And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- Member American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- Member American College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- Surgery (Research), Northwestern University (Illinois) 1986
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