Vascular Surgeon

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis: Evaluate patient medical histories, conduct physical exams, and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., ultrasounds, angiograms) to identify vascular diseases.
• Surgical Interventions: Perform open surgeries and minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty, stent placements, aneurysm repairs, and bypass surgeries.
• Medical Management: Prescribe medications and create lifestyle, diet, and exercise programs to treat or prevent the progression of conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and varicose veins.
• Wound Care: Treat and manage non-healing wounds and conditions like diabetic foot ulcers.
• Patient Consultation: Explain surgical risks, answer patient questions, and coordinate care with referring physicians.