Dr. Fernando R Otero MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
365 Lennon Ln Suite 250 Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Fernando Otero is a vascular surgeon practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Otero specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Otero 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1983
University of California 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Kaiser Permanente
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