Dr. Amani D Politano MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD PORTLAND OR, 97239About
Dr. Amani Politano is a vascular surgeon practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Politano specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Politano 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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University of Virginia / Main Campus 2006
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