Dr. Marshall Grillo, DO

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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Marshall Grillo, who serves patients in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Dr. Grillo is a board-certified vascular surgeon who is affiliated with Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Taking on a preventative role, he performs vascular and endovascular procedures.

Ascension Genesys Hospital provides emergency medical, primary, and specialty care to Grand Blanc and surrounding communities. The hospital provides general surgery, cancer care, and women’s health services. Board-certified emergency medicine doctors treat all types of medical emergencies 24/7, primary care and specialty doctors and nurse practitioners are committed to full health and well-being, and general surgeons are skilled in a full range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive techniques.

In regards to the doctor’s educational background, Dr. Grillo earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency at Garden City Hospital in Michigan, followed by his fellowship in vascular surgery within the Department of Surgery at the Osteopathic Medical Center in Fort Worth.

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

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