Dr. Sharon Chee-wah Kiang M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
200 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ STE 526 LOS ANGELES CA, 90095About
Dr. Sharon Kiang is a vascular surgeon practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Kiang specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Kiang 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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