Dr. William Garretson D.O.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1613 N Mckenzie St South Baldwin Region Foley AL, 36535Rating
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Dr. William Garretson is a vascular surgeon practicing in Foley, AL. Dr. Garretson specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Garretson 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 N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1979
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Burns
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cellulitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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