Dr. Scott P. Wattenhofer M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
515 N 162nd Ave Suite 300 Omaha NE, 68118About
Dr. Scott Wattenhofer is a vascular surgeon practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Wattenhofer specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Wattenhofer 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1984
University of South Dakota 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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