Scott R. Safir, MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1111 Franklin Ave Suite 1B Garden City NY, 11530About
Dr. Scott Safir is a vascular surgeon practicing in Garden City, NY. Dr. Safir specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Safir 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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