Dr. Richard W Starrett MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2512 Samaritan Ct Suite E San Jose CA, 95124About
Dr. Richard Starrett is a vascular surgeon practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Starrett specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Starrett 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1970
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1970
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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