Dr. Steven Ray Sparks M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR LA JOLLA CA, 92037About
Dr. Steven Sparks is a vascular surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sparks specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Sparks 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
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1990
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgical management of acute complications and critical restenosis following carotid artery stenting.
- Early experience using the Wallgraft in the management of distal microembolism from common iliac artery patholology.
- Surgical and endovascular treatment of lower extremity venous insufficiency.
- Hemodynamic changes occurring during the progressive enlargement of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Treatments
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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