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Dr. Matthew Alef, MD

General Surgery*
3.0 (4)
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19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Alef, MD

Dr. Matthew Alef, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Burlington, VT. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Vascular Surgery. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with University of Vermont Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Alef an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Alef works at Practice in Burlington, VT with other offices in Berlin, VT, Potsdam, NY and Lebanon, NH. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alef's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Vermont Medical Center
    111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (802) 847-4548
  2. 2
    Cvmc Expresscare Berlin
    1311 Barre Montpelier Rd, Berlin, VT 05602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (802) 371-4239
  3. 3
    Canton-potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (802) 847-4548
  4. 4
    Mhmh Regional Services
    1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 650-5000
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    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
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    Sunday
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  • University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Central Vermont Medical Center

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Aortic Aneurysm
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Treatment frequency



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Aortic Aneurysm
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cerebral Embolism
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Hypertension
Ventral Hernia
Aneurysm Repair
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Laparotomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Sclerotherapy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Matthew Alef, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1639371610
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Alef has seen patients for Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alef on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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