Dr. Irina Shakhnovich MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1836 South Ave La Crosse WI, 54601About
Dr. Irina Shakhnovich is a vascular surgeon practicing in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Shakhnovich specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Shakhnovich 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
Medical College of Wisconsin 2004
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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