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Dr. Richard W Chitwood MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
8433 Harcourt Road Suite 100 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Richard Chitwood is a vascular surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Chitwood specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chitwood 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1988
Indiana University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Richard W Chitwood MD's Practice location
Practice At 8433 Harcourt Road Suite 100
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