Dr. Gernon M Longo MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Gernon Longo is a vascular surgeon practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Longo specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Longo 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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Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1996
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