Dr. Robert L Barrett MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
8001 Youree Dr Shreveport LA, 71115About
Dr. Robert Barrett is a vascular surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Barrett specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Barrett 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1968
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1968
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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