Dr. Derek Phillip Nathan MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3400 Spruce St 1 Maloney Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Derek Nathan is a vascular surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Nathan specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Nathan 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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Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2006
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