Dr. Richard D. Coats M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3220 Bluff Creek Dr Suite 100 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Richard Coats is a vascular surgeon practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Coats specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Coats 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1997
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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