Alan Nadour MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
619 E Mason St Suite 4p57 Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Alan Nadour is a vascular medicine specialist, with internal medicine background. Dr. Nadour also specializes in venous and lymphatic disorders, a specialty used to be known as " Phlebology". This branch of medicine deals with diseases of veins and lymphatic system such as varicose veins, superficial & deep vein thrombosis ( blood clot), lipedema and lymphedema. Another specialty under the scope of his profession is wound management, which involves treating wide variety of wounds, specially chronic vascular-related ulcers. The overall service provided by Dr. Nadour focuses on diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases and conditions of the blood vessels and their related conditions. Regarding medical conditions handled by Dr. Nadour under the scope of internal medicine, these include hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia (cholesterol disorders).
Education and Training
University of Aleppo MD 1995
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria MD
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Vascular Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Phlebology
Fellowships
- Vascular, Greenville Hospital System
Professional Society Memberships
- Society for Vascular Medicine, American College of Physicians, American College of Phlebology, American Medical Association
Favorite professional publications
- International Journal of Vascular Medicine
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