Dr. Elna M. Masuda M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
888 S King St Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Elna Masuda is a vascular surgeon practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Masuda specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Masuda 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1985
University of California 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Indications for surgical treatment of iliofemoral vein thrombosis.
- Reflux from thigh to calf, the major pathology in chronic venous ulcer disease:
- Comparing short-term outcomes of femoral-popliteal and iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis: early lysis and development of reflux.
- Deep venous valve reconstruction.
- Angioscopic evaluation of valvular disruption during in situ saphenous vein bypass.
- Diagnosis of chronic venous disease of the lower extremities: the "CEAP" classification.
- Venous bypass and valve reconstruction: long-term efficacy.
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
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