Dr. Bruce Smith MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
110 Irving St Nw G 225 Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Bruce Smith is a vascular surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Smith specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Smith 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1971
Harvard Medical School 1971
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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