Dr. George L. Alcorn M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
630 Broadway St Madison IN, 47250About
Dr. George Alcorn is a vascular surgeon practicing in Madison, IN. Dr. Alcorn specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Alcorn 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1978
IN UNIV SCH OF MED 1978
Indiana University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
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