Damon Pierce
Experienced in Lymphedema
Experienced in Lymphedema
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Damon Pierce, MD, has expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease and varicose vein treatment. He also has expertise in carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and carotid stent placement, and wound care.Dr. Pierce considers communicating effectively - helping patients understand their problem and how it can be fixed - to be one of the most important aspects of being a doctor. He enjoys making a difference in his patients' lives, considering it a privilege and honor to help people. He is also pleased to be able to offer his patients access to many new therapies and options.During his free time, Dr. Pierce enjoys skiing and golfing.

Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MD, University Of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - 2002
Residency
General Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas - 2007
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Vascular Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery And Vascular Surgery
Wound Care And Hyperbaric Therapy, National Healing Institute
Fellowships
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas - 2009
Hospital Affiliations
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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