Dr. Christopher W. Pollock M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
9430 Park West Blvd. Suite 310 Knoxville TN, 37923About
Dr. Christopher Pollock is a vascular surgeon practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Pollock specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Pollock 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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