Vascular surgeons
Vascular surgeons are highly trained to manage and treat issues with blood vessels, veins and arteries. They may work with you to modify your lifestyle, make diet or exercise changes or recommend surgery.
Do I need a referral to see a vascular or endovascular surgeon?
If necessary, your primary care provider will refer you to our team.
What does a vascular surgeon do and what is their training?
As part of a leading regional surgery practice, Beacon’s board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeons are dedicated to treating conditions related to the vascular system. Our providers are fellowship trained in vascular surgery.
There are two approaches our surgeons are trained for when repairing blood vessels veins, arteries and lymphatic vessels.
- Vascular surgery: traditional surgical methods
- Endovascular surgery: minimally invasive techniques
What kind of conditions do they treat?
From injury caused by trauma, disease or genetic abnormalities, we treat:
- carotid artery disease: clogged artery of the neck
- aortic stenosis disease: disease due to narrowing in heart, throat (thoracic), abdomen
- varicose veins: swollen or twisted veins under the skin
- deep vein thrombosis: blood clots deep in the body
- peripheral artery disease (PAD): common blood flow condition causing leg pain
- critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI): a severe form of PAD, which puts you at a higher risk for amputation
- stroke: when blood vessels become blocked or burst, a stroke can occur
- pulmonary embolism: blood clots that start in a deep vein in the leg and travel to the lung
What procedures do vascular surgeons and endovascular surgeons use?
- catheter or laser treatment: varicose veins
- endarterectomies: to remove plaque from arteries due to carotid disease
- minimally invasive, image-guided treatment option for a variety of medical conditions
- non-surgical options for cancer treatment
- stenting/angioplasty: for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) stenting: for blockage/stenosis
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