Dr. Douglas W Massop M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
5950 University Ave Suite 231 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Douglas Massop is a vascular surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Massop specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Massop 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Vascular Disease
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