Dr. Karen Woo MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1520 San Pablo St Suite 4300 Los Angeles CA, 90033About
Dr. Karen Woo is a vascular surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Woo specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Woo 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2001
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vascular Disease
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