Dr. Joseph D. Whitlark MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
905 UNIVERSITY DR STATE COLLEGE PA, 16801About
Dr. Joseph Whitlark is a vascular surgeon practicing in STATE COLLEGE, PA. Dr. Whitlark specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Whitlark 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 Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1985
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1985
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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