Dr. James D Balshi MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3735 Nazareth Rd Suite 206 Easton PA, 18045About
Dr. James Balshi is a vascular surgeon practicing in Easton, PA. Dr. Balshi specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Balshi 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Cleveland Clinic Hospital 2011
- Boston University Medical Center 1986
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