Dr. Robert Edward Hansen MD
Phlebology
855 Belanger St Suite 100 Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Robert Hansen is a phlebologist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Hansen is a medical doctor specializing in veins and venous diseases. As a phlebologist, Dr. Hansen diagnoses, treats and in certain cases prevents diseases of the veins. Dr. Hansen may treat vein disorders like clotting disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers, capillary anomalies, vascular birthmarks, lymphatic diseases and more. Treating abnormal veins can prevent blood blots in the future. Phlebologists perform treatments like microsclerotherapy, vascular laser therapy and sometimes minimally invasive surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1963
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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