Dr. Richard Di fiore MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
59-20 Myrtle Ave Ridgewood NY, 11385About
Dr. Richard Di fiore is a vascular surgeon practicing in Astoria, NY. Dr. Di fiore specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Di fiore 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
St. George'S University School Of Medicine - Grenada Medical Doctorate
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Docs 2013, Vascular Surgery 2013 SJ Magzine
- 2nd Place 2009 Toledo Surgical Society, Resident Research Forum
- Lota Epsilon Alpha 1996-97 Medical School Honor society
- Golden Key 1992-95 National Honor Society
Treatments
- Leg Circulation
- Leg Pain
- Leg Ulcer
- Leg Venous Ulcer
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Spider Veins (sclerotherapy)
- Varicose Eczema
- Varicose Ulcers
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Reflux
Professional Memberships
- Member NJ Chapter, American collage of Surgeons 2011
- Member Society of vascular Surgery 2010
- Member American Collage of Surgeons, Candidate Group 2002
Experience & Accolades
- Vascular SergeonToledo Hospital
- Vascular SergeonLourdes Medical Associates
- Vascular SurgeonSouthern Ocean Medical Center
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