Dr. Karl Paul Dittrich M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
175 S Union Blvd Suite 320 Colorado Springs CO, 80910About
Dr. Karl Dittrich is a vascular surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Dittrich specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Dittrich 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1992
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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