Dr. Richard A Schmaltz MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
One Hospital Drive Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Richard Schmaltz is a vascular surgeon practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Schmaltz specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Schmaltz 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1977
University of South Dakota 1976
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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- Dr. Edgar Luis Galinanes MD1 Hospital Dr Columbia MO 65212
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