Vascular Imaging & Surgery

MSU Health Care vascular surgeons provide patients peace of mind through successful outcomes which are supported by our advanced training. Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat diseases of the arterial and venous system. As board-certified/board-eligible vascular surgeons, we utilize the latest technological advancements in the medical, endovascular, and surgical treatment of vascular disease, high case volume, and optimal postoperative care from our highly skilled team.

Practice Philosophy

We offer minimally invasive therapy for high quality and best outcome in vascular disease.

• Individualized, patient-centered vascular care, starting with appropriate conservative options.
• Office-based venous interventions with local anesthesia are utilized wherever possible.
• Complex vascular surgery is offered at the state of-the-art McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital.

Services & Patient Resources

• What is Vascular Disease?

  
  
  Per the Society of Vascular Surgery, your body contains an amazing, intricate system of arteries and veins. Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every inch of the body; veins return the blood back to the heart and lungs for more oxygen.

  Most people know that heart disease can occur when blood vessels become clogged with plaque and cholesterol, but many are unaware that the same problem, often called hardening of the arteries (or atherosclerosis), can occur in any artery of the body.

  Venous problems occur in the veins, often resulting in leg swelling, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and chronic leg problems. Learn more in the below resources.

  Patient Resources

  • "What is Vascular Disease?" Patient Resource in English
  • "¿Qué es la Enfermedad Vascular?" Recurso del Paciente en Español

   

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection
  • Endovascular abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR, TEVAR)
  • Open AAA repair
  • Robotic vascular surgery

  Patient Resources

  • AAA Patient Resource in English
  • AAA Recurso del Paciente en Español
• Cerebrovascular Occlusive Artery Disease or Stroke
  • Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
  • Innominate and subclavian artery angioplasty and stenting
  • Transcarotid arterial revascularization (TCAR)
  • Vertebral artery reconstruction
• Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia or Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Aortobifemoral (ABF) bypass
  • Endovascular therapy or open reconstruction
  • Femoro-distal bypass

  Patient Resources

  • PAD Patient Resource in English
  • PAD Recurso del Paciente en Español
• Complex Venous Disease
  • Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
  • May-Thurner syndrome
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Renovascular nutcracker syndrome
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Inferior vena cava filter (IVC) placement or retrieval
  • Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for iliofemoral DVT
  • Venous stenting
• Dialysis Access
  • Arteriovenous fistula creation or graft placement
• Mesenteric Ischemia
  • Angioplasty and stenting of celiac or superior mesenteric artery
• Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Visceral Aneurysm
  • Endovascular or open repair of:
    • celiac artery aneurysm
    • femoral artery aneurysm
    • popliteal artery aneurysm
    • renal artery aneurysm
    • splenic artery aneurysm
• Varicose Veins, Leg Swelling, or Nonhealing Ulcers
  • Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Mini-phlebectomy
  • Vein stripping
  • Sclerotherapy

  Patient Resources

  • VV Patient Resource in English
  • VV Recurso del Paciente en Español
• Other Surgical Interventions
  • Carotid body tumor (CBT) resection
  • Popiteal entrapement syndrome release
  • Spine exposure for anterior or oblique lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF, OLIF)
  • Thoracic outlet decompression and first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
• General Vascular & Cardiology Patient Resources

  Patient Resources from the Society of Vascular Surgery

  • What is Carotid Artery Disease (CAD)?
  • Cholesterol and Vascular Health - How cholesterol affects your vascular health (CVH)
  • Diabetes and Vascular Disease (Atherosclerosis - DVD)
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  • Physical Activity and Vascular Health
  • Smoking and Vascular Disease

  
  

  Recursos para pacientes en español de Society of Vascular Surgery

  • ¿Qué es la Enfermedad de la Arteria Carotida (CAD)?
  • Colesterol y salud vascular: cómo el colesterol afecta tu salud vascular (CVH)
  • Diabetes y Enfermedad Vascular (Ateroesclerosis - DVD)
    
  • Enfermedad Arterial Periférica (PAD)
    
  • Actividad Física y Salud Vascular
  • Fumar y Enfermedad Vascular
• Physician Referral Resources

  To refer a patient, please call 517-267-2460.
  
  Here are some guides to help with your referrals from the Society of Vascular Surgery:

  • A Referral Guide for Your Patients with Vascular Disease
  • A Referral Guide for Your Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • A Referral Guide for Your Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)
  • A Referral Guide for Your Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)
  • A Referral Guide for Podiatrists
• In the Media