Dr. Kelechi Akuma MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
250 E MAIN ST BAY SHORE NY, 11706About
Dr. Kelechi Akuma is a vascular surgeon practicing in BAY SHORE, NY. Dr. Akuma specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Akuma 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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