Dr. Philip T Alexander MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
9701 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 140 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Philip Alexander is a vascular surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Alexander specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Alexander 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, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1982
University of California 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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