Dr. Nicholas Southard D.O.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Nicholas Southard is a vascular surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Southard specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Southard 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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