Dr. Milton Slocum M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3300 Albert L Bicknell Dr Suite 3d Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Milton Slocum is a vascular surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Slocum specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Slocum 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.
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La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1988
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