Marc M. Sedwitz M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 560 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Marc Sedwitz is a vascular surgeon practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Sedwitz specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Sedwitz 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
Boston University School of Medicine M.D 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- General Surgery
- Aortic Repair, Open Or Repair Of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing And-or Debridement Of Wound, Infection, Or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, Or Vessel Exploration
- Endovascular Repair Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Endovascular Repair Of Aorta
- Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta
- Non-coronary Angioplasty, And Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements Or Replacements
- Removal Of Arteriovenous Shunt For Renal Dialysis
- Revision Of Arteriovenous Shunt For Renal Dialysis
- Carotid Endarterectomy (cea) Or Excision Of Infected Graft Carotid Ultrasound
- Thromboendarterectomy Or Excision Of Infected Graft
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography
- Vascular Artery Ultrasonography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
Fellowships
- University of California, San Francisco Vascular Surgery
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