Francis Chucker M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2700 Calvert St Nw Washington DC, 20008About
Dr. Francis Chucker is a vascular surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Chucker specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chucker 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1957
Med College Of Wisconsin 1957
Medical College of Wisconsin 1957
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