Dr. George C Pontikis M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1020 E OGDEN AVE NAPERVILLE IL, 60563About
Dr. George Pontikis is a vascular surgeon practicing in NAPERVILLE, IL. Dr. Pontikis specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Pontikis 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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