Dr. Richard A Bafford MD, MSPH
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
75 Francis St Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Richard Bafford is a vascular surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Bafford specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Bafford 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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Tulane University School of Medicine 2001
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Venous Insufficiency
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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