Dr. Lawrence F. Poletti M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1911 Thomson Dr Lynchburg VA, 24501Rating
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About
Dr. Lawrence Poletti is a vascular surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Poletti specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Poletti 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Growth hormone secretion from pituitary cells in chronic renal insufficiency.
- Cortisone effects on growth, food efficiency, and in vitro growth hormone release.
- Structural aspects of heparin responsible for interactions with von Willebrand factor.
- Prevention of arterial thrombosis using a novel heparin with enhanced antiplatelet activity and reduced anticoagulant activity.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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