Dr. Wiley S. Black, MD, FACS
Surgeon
2626 Parker Trl Gainesville GA, 30506About
Dr. Wiley Black is a general surgeon practicing in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Black specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Black provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1962
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Wiley S. Black, who serves patients in Gainesville, Georgia.
A prominent vascular surgeon, Dr. Black serves the community of Gainesville, Georgia in private practice.
Throughout his academic career, he graduated with his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. He completed his internship at the Athens General Hospital, and his residency at NYU Hospitals Center and Grady Memorial Hospital.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
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