Dr. Leon G Josephs MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
123 Summer Street Worcester MA, 01608About
Dr. Leon Josephs is a vascular surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Josephs specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Josephs 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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