Gangrene
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Gangrene is the death of a body tissue, usually due to an interruption of blood flow or a serious infection. It most often affects the extremities, such as fingers, feet, or hands, although it can occur in other areas.
Warning signs: a change in skin color to dark or bluish tones, coldness of the area, pain followed by loss of sensation and, in some cases, a foul odor or discharge. This is a situation that demands prompt attention.
Which specialist treats it? The vascular surgeon and the angiologist evaluate the circulatory component, while the general surgeon steps in when needed. At any of these signs, seeking immediate professional evaluation is the most sensible way to protect the affected tissue.
Data on 717 doctors who treat gangrene
Which specialist treats gangrene?
Gangrene is a medical emergency that needs immediate care from a general surgeon, who will assess the extent of the affected tissue; a vascular surgeon may be involved if blood circulation is compromised, and an orthopedist may help if bones or joints are affected. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gangrene
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is gangrene?
Gangrene is the death of a body tissue, usually due to an interruption of blood flow or a serious infection. It most often affects the extremities, such as fingers, feet, or hands, although it can occur in other areas.
Which doctor treats gangrene?
Gangrene is a medical emergency that needs immediate care from a general surgeon, who will assess the extent of the affected tissue; a vascular surgeon may be involved if blood circulation is compromised, and an orthopedist may help if bones or joints are affected. Find these specialists.