Dr. Richard Edward Ward M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3855 J St Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Richard Ward is a vascular surgeon practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Ward specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Ward 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1971
Tulane University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
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