Board certified in Vascular Surgery.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 528-7541Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Patel's favorite part about surgery is how it involves careful planning and technical finesse, with immediate reward for a job well done. While he practices all...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 528-7541Emily Serafin, MD, received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Serafin's practice covers all aspects of vascular surgery, from aortic and cerebrovascular...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 528-7541Dr. Qato is a nationally recognized Vascular Surgeon, whose clinical practice includes all aspects of open and endovascular Vascular Surgery. His clinical interests include aortic aneurysms, carotid...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 545-8000Dr. Barkmeier provides comprehensive vascular evaluation and treatment of arterial and venous disorders. She has been practicing in Springfield since 1989. She is also a staff member at the Wound...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 528-7541Dr. Ryan is a central Illinois native who has practiced vascular surgery at Springfield Clinic since 1997. His practice encompasses all aspects of the treatment of vascular disease. In addition to the...
Springfield (IL) - - Phone: (217) 528-7541
Vascular surgery refers to a specialization practised by doctors in Springfield,geared towards management of vascular diseases. The vascular system comprises arteries and veins. While initially major surgery was the primary means of treatment, now, minimally invasive surgery and medical therapy is preferred. The specialization covers studies of diagnosis, medical treatment, and reconstructive vascular surgical and endovascular techniques. Vascular surgery was included as a primary specialty of the American Board of Surgery in July 2006. Standalone vascular surgery clinics are now available at a number of places, reduces treatment time, complexity as well as overall time. Now, surgery is often the last option, with angiography, stenting, and non-operative varicose vein treatment sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment being the treatments of choice due to their minimally invasive nature. However, vascular surgery doesn't include studies or surgery of the heart or brain, which are specializations in their own right. Research is this field is growing and involves studies such as those on obstructive arterial lesions and aortic aneurysms. Vascular surgery is offered in Springfield to manage diseases of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems.