Dr. Alec N Simpson M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1511 Park Ave Third Floor South Plainfield NJ, 07080About
Dr. Alec Simpson is a vascular surgeon practicing in South Plainfield, NJ. Dr. Simpson specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Simpson 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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Universidad De Panama MD
University of Panama / Faculty of Medicine 1970
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