Who is a Vascular Surgeon

Who is a Vascular Surgeon?

A vascular surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions affecting the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation. Vascular surgeons are trained to handle diseases and disorders that impact the circulatory system, excluding the heart and brain.

When to See a Vascular Surgeon

Patients are often referred to a vascular surgeon by their primary care physician or another specialist when they have symptoms or risk factors for vascular diseases, such as leg pain, swelling, non-healing wounds, or a history of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

Conditions Treated by Vascular Surgeons

Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Conditions that affect the veins, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes ulcers
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Formation of blood clots in deep veins, usually in the legs, which can lead to serious complications if the clot travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Carotid Artery Disease: Narrowing or blockage of the carotid arteries, which can increase the risk of stroke.
Atherosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup, leading to conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Aneurysms: Abnormal bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel, which can occur in the aorta, brain, legs, or other parts of the body.
Lymphedema: Swelling caused by lymphatic system blockage or dysfunction.