Dr. Tolulope Kofi Akinyemi M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3400 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Tolulope Akinyemi is a vascular surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Akinyemi specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Akinyemi 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.
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Howard University Medical School MD
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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