Melinda L. Aquino
Experienced in Lymphedema

Dr. Melinda L. Aquino

General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Melinda L. Aquino, MD Private Practice
2250 Hayes St, Ste 612, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Lymphedema
CommonSpirit Health
Melinda L. Aquino, MD Private Practice
2250 Hayes St, Ste 612, 
San Francisco, CA 
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Overview

Melinda L. Aquino MD, a board certified vascular surgeon. She utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques to treat a full spectrum of venous disorders.Dr Aquino has a focus in treating venous disorders including varicose veins, spider veins, and ulcers as a wound care specialist. She also has extensive experience with arterial conditions including dialysis access, carotid artery disease, renal artery stenosis, and aortic aneurysms. Dr. Aquino completed her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and her M.D. at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Boston Medical Center (Boston University) and continued as a Smithwick Fellow of Vascular Surgery, training under James Menzoian, MD. Dr. Aquino went to Eastern Virginia Medical Center to do a specialized fellowship in endovascular surgery. She has been in the Bay Area since 2006 serving San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and the East Bay.

Dr. Aquino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Arterial Insufficiency.

Graduate Institution
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Specialties
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Vascular Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Surgery General Surgery
Surgery Vascular Surgery
Fellowships
Boston University Medical Center-University Hospit
Hospital Affiliations
St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Melinda L. Aquino, MD Private Practice
2250 Hayes St, Ste 612, San Francisco, CA 94117
Call: 415-752-1122
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