Dr. Vance Howard Smith M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
296 SEMINOLE RD MUSKEGON MI, 49444About
Dr. Vance Smith is a vascular surgeon practicing in MUSKEGON, MI. 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
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1975
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1975
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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