Vascular Surgery at Magee-Womens Hospital

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC’s Vascular Surgery program provides the women and men of our region convenient access to a full spectrum of vascular and endovascular surgery services, as well as other artery and vein services.

Reasons to See a Vascular Surgeon

Referrals to a vascular surgeon usually are made through a patient's primary care physician and are based on indications of or risk factors for common vascular ailments, such as:

• Leg artery blockages which can cause pain with walking
• Strokes or mini-strokes (Transient ischemic attack)
• Varicose veins
• Persistent foot sores in patients with vascular disease or diabetes

Conditions We Treat

In a welcoming and convenient setting, we offer consultations, second opinions, and diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions, including:

• Aneurysms (localized, blood-filled bulge in a blood vessel)
• Carotid stenosis (narrowing of the neck artery)
• Leg ischemia (lack of blood and oxygen to the legs)
• Leg ulcers (wound due to improper functioning of leg veins)
• Varicose veins (enlarged and twisted veins)
• Dialysis (blood filtration) access needs

Our Services

The vascular surgery program at Magee offers patients a comprehensive blend of services to bring relief for the conditions listed above. Surgery options include:

• Vein sclerotherapy (vein shrinking)
• Laser vein ablation (laser assisted vein disintegration)
• Full arterial surgery
• Endovascular (minimally invasive) options for treating aneurysms, leg artery blockages, and carotid artery stenosis
• Creation and maintenance of dialysis access