Dr. Karl R Stark MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Karl Stark is a vascular surgeon practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Stark specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Stark 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
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1979
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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