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  • Surgery, Other Specialty, Vascular Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • Northwest Vein And Aesthetic Center 4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW # 307, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • (253) 444-9141

Brief Intro

Dr. Aksel Nordestgaard, M.D., F.A.C.S., RVT, a leading Tacoma vein doctor, has years of experience in vascular surgery and has been working in the Puget Sound area since 1991. Educated in Copenhagen, he later moved to the United States, and after several years of general surgery decided to make vascular surgery the focus of his career. Since then, he has been serving patients with a variety of needs and goals in his Tacoma practice, Northwest Vein & Aesthetic Center, and has performed more than 3000 vein ablation procedures. Dr. Nordestgaard is board-certified in phlebology. He is a member of the American College of Phlebology, the American College of Surgery, the Washington State Medical Association, and many other organizations, both in the US and in Denmark. As a highly respected Tacoma vein doctor, Dr. Nordestgaard has published many scientific articles, including book chapters on varicose veins and vascular surgery. He has also given scientific presentations, nationally and internationally, on both general and vascular surgery. As a Tacoma vein doctor committed to his patients satisfaction, Dr. Nordestgaard works his hardest to make sure that each of his patients receives the care and attention that he or she deserves. With his vast experience in minimally invasive aesthetic and medical procedures, he is able to provide his patients with an exceptionally high quality of care.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucla Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Kobenhavns Universitet Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Og Medicinsk Fakultet - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Northwest Vein And Aesthetic Center
  • 4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW # 307, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Other Specialty
  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
  • Orthopedics 36
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 16
  • Geriatrics 33
  • Rehabilitation 13
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15