What is a Vascular Surgeon? 

A vascular surgeon is a medical doctor who has completed four years of study in medical school, then trained for four to six years in a General Surgery residency program, followed by a one- to two-year Vascular Surgery fellowship. Beyond this, university vascular surgeons have typically spent one to three years in additional research training.

Vascular Surgery is a sub-specialty of general surgery. This training provides a vascular surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of vascular disease including minimally invasive endovascular techniques.

In particular, we emphasize minimally invasive approaches to occlusive disease using angioplasty and stenting. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms can also be considered for endoluminal repair (endografting).

Catheter-Based Treatments

Our out-patient clinic visits are scheduled in the Cardiovascular Center, University Hospitals and Clinics, 50 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132

If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our vascular surgeons, you will most likely need a referral from your primary care physician so he or she is usually the best place to start asking about vascular specialist medical care.