Dr. Carlos Angel Saavedra M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
561 Queens Ct Akron OH, 44321About
Dr. Carlos Saavedra is a vascular surgeon practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Saavedra specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Saavedra 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
Univ De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina 1962
Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina 1962
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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