Dr. Robert Waterford is a vascular surgeon in Pago Pago, AS. He treats conditions affecting the circulatory system including veins, arteries & blood vessels.
Yes, Dr. Robert R. Waterford is accepting new patients at this office.
(808) 871-8344
Faga Alu Street, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Dr. Waterford has one office in American Samoa where he specializes in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Waterford may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
As a general surgeon in American Samoa, Dr. Waterford performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Waterford may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Waterford may see patients in American Samoa for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Waterford, but only those who participate in Medicare.