Dr. Lisa M. Alford M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3601 Sw 160th Ave Suite #250 Hollywood FL, 33027About
Dr. Lisa Alford is a vascular surgeon practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Alford specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Alford 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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