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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Arterial Insufficiency.
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Locations
2250 Hayes St, Ste 612, San Francisco, CA 94117
Center For Aortic Disease
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Stanford Health Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melinda L. Aquino
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda L. Aquino?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda L. Aquino by calling their office at 415-752-1122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melinda L. Aquino a top-rated expert for Varicose Veins?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda L. Aquino is classified as an Distinguished expert for Varicose Veins, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melinda L. Aquino specialize in?
While Dr. Melinda L. Aquino is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melinda L. Aquino accept my insurance?
Dr. Melinda L. Aquino accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-752-1122 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Varicose VeinsDr. Aquino isDistinguished. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- CellulitisDr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Aquino isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.