Dr. Rick Dewitt Pittman MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1535 Liberty St Se Salem OR, 97302About
Dr. Rick Pittman is a vascular surgeon practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Pittman specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Pittman 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1981
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
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