Katherine Elizabeth Hekman MD, PHD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A ATLANTA GA, 30322About
Dr. Katherine Hekman is a vascular surgeon practicing in ATLANTA, GA. Dr. Hekman specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Hekman 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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