Dr. Robert Leroy Acker M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
18475 Ne Smith Rd Newberg OR, 97132About
Dr. Robert Acker is a vascular surgeon practicing in Newberg, OR. Dr. Acker specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Acker 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.
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University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine 1964
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