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Dr. David Scott Bjerken MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
845 82nd Pkwy Myrtle Beach SC, 29572About
Dr. David Bjerken is a vascular surgeon practicing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Bjerken specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Bjerken 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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