Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is a specialized field focused on treating diseases of the vascular system (arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation) through medical therapy, minimally-invasive procedures, and surgical reconstruction. Our vascular surgeons are experts in managing conditions affecting circulation throughout the body, except the heart and brain.

Vascular Conditions and Treatments

Conditions We Treat

Our vascular surgery team manages the full spectrum of circulatory system disorders:

Arterial Diseases:
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Aortic aneurysms (abdominal/thoracic)
- Carotid artery disease
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Renal artery stenosis
Venous Diseases:
- Varicose veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Venous ulcers
Other Vascular Conditions:
- Dialysis access creation/maintenance
- Vascular trauma
- Vasospastic disorders
- Lymphedema

When to See a Vascular Surgeon

Leg pain when walking that improves with rest
Non-healing leg or foot wounds
Sudden severe abdominal/back pain (possible aneurysm)
Swollen, painful legs with discoloration
Bulging, painful veins
Cold, numb extremities
Family history of aneurysms

Surgical Treatments

Our vascular surgeons offer the full range of traditional and advanced treatments:

Open Surgical Procedures:
- Bypass grafting (using synthetic or natural vessels)
- Aneurysm repair (open resection)
- Endarterectomy (plaque removal)
- Vein stripping/ligation
Endovascular Procedures:
- Angioplasty and stenting
- EVAR/TEVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair)
- Atherectomy
- Thrombolysis
Minimally Invasive Techniques:
- Endovenous laser/radiofrequency ablation
- Sclerotherapy
- Microphlebectomy
- Dialysis access procedures
Hybrid Procedures: Combining open and endovascular techniques for complex cases