Department of Surgery

Division of Vascular Surgery
Making an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call 412-802-3333, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

Our telephone system is automated, allowing you convenient access to the doctor of your choice. If you are unsure which doctor you would like to schedule an appointment with, press ‘2’ and someone will assist you. If the number you are trying to reach is busy, please leave a message and we will get back to you.

A doctor from our office is available at all times. However, during the day while the doctor is in the operating room, a nurse may take your call and discuss any concerns with the doctor.

Calls made to the office on weekends, holidays, or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays are covered by our answering service. If you have an urgent medical concern, the answering service will promptly notify the on-call vascular surgeon who will return your call as soon as possible.

Referrals

Patients generally are referred by a primary care physician (PCP) or by a specialist such as a cardiologist or nephrologist. Patients may self refer, but should bear in mind that most insurance plans require a referral before scheduling an appointment with a specialist. If your insurance requires a referral, please contact your referring physician and ask him or her to fax the referral form to our scheduling office prior to your office visit. If you do not obtain approval from your insurance carrier before you are admitted, the insurance company may not cover the services. Our fax number is 412-291-1669.

Or send mail correspondence to:

UPP Vascular Surgery
UPMC Presbyterian, Suite A-1011
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Emergencies

For vascular emergencies -- such as experiencing symptoms of a stroke, ruptured aneurysm, or acute blockage of an artery -- go directly to the emergency department of a hospital with experienced, on-site medical personnel who are familiar with treating these types of emergencies. At your request, the emergency department will call our office.

Symptoms of a vascular emergency could include:

Stroke:

  • loss of strength or feeling in an arm, leg, or entire side of the body
  • facial drooping
  • inability to speak normally
  • loss of vision in one eye

Ruptured aneurysm:

  • severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or back
  • fainting

Artery blockage:

  • severe pain in the arm or leg that does not go away
  • the arm or leg feels cold
  • the arm or leg may be numb or may not move normally