Dr. Ralph Burton Pfeiffer M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1118 Ross Clark Cir Suite 310 Dothan AL, 36301Rating
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About
Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer is a vascular surgeon practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Pfeiffer specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Pfeiffer 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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