Dr. Kerry Vaughn Rifkin M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2140 Kingsley Ave Suite 14 Orange Park FL, 32073About
Dr. Kerry Rifkin is a vascular surgeon practicing in Orange Park, FL. Dr. Rifkin specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Rifkin 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1977
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Venous Insufficiency
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Varicose
- Vascular Disease
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