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Dr. Anu Kumar Whisenhunt DO
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
4170 City Ave Philadelphia PA, 19131About
Dr. Anu Whisenhunt is a vascular surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Whisenhunt specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Whisenhunt 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
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