Dr. Marty W Shields M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1400 S Coulter St Amarillo TX, 79106About
Dr. Marty Shields is a vascular surgeon practicing in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Shields specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Shields 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1985
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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