Dr. Christopher J Smith MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1 Medical Center Blvd Acp #233 Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. Christopher Smith is a vascular surgeon practicing in Chester, PA. Dr. Smith specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Smith 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1992
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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