Vascular Surgery and Procedures

People with conditions of the blood vessels can receive world-class care from vascular surgeons at UPMC.

Our vascular surgeons offer complete arterial, endovascular, and venous care for a full range of vascular-related problems.

What Is Vascular Surgery?

The vascular medicine experts at UPMC provide specialized care for diseases and conditions of the blood vessels. UPMC’s specialized vein and vascular treatment programs include:

• Our Vein Center, which offers minimally invasive treatments and specialized care for venous disease, varicose veins, and spider veins.
• Our Limb Preservation Center, which provides complete care for nonhealing wounds caused by poor blood flow in the legs or damaged valves in the leg veins.

What conditions do you treat?

The vascular medicine experts at UPMC treat a range of conditions, including:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
• Adventitial cystic disease.
• Aortic dissection.
• Aortic stenosis.
• Atherosclerosis.
• Buerger’s disease.
• Carotid artery stenosis.
• Chronic mesenteric ischemia.
• Deep vein thrombosis.
• Diabetic arterial disease.
• Fibromuscular dysplasia.
• Lymphedema.
• May-Thurner syndrome.
• Nutcracker syndrome.
• Peripheral arterial disease.
• Pelvic congestion.
• Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES).
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Spider veins.
• Thoracic outlet syndrome.
• Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
• Varicose veins.
• Vasospastic disorders.
• Vasculitis.
• Vascular malformations.
• Venous malformations.
• Venous thromboembolism.
• Venous thrombosis.
• Venous ulcers.

Who’s eligible for vascular surgery and procedures?

You may be eligible for vascular surgery and procedures if you’ve been diagnosed with a vascular condition that has not responded to nonsurgical treatments.

What Vascular Surgery Services Do You Offer?

We use the latest vascular technology and treatments to provide total, patient-centered care. Our services include:

Screening and diagnostic care

We offer advanced screenings and testing to assess your risk of vascular health problems and diagnose blood vessel conditions, including:

• Vascular disease risk screenings.
• Noninvasive diagnostic vascular testing.

Nonsurgical care

We offer nonsurgical care for people with nonhealing wounds or varicose veins, including:

• Basic wound care.
• Compression therapy.

Minimally invasive and open surgical care

Treatments we offer include:

• Arteriovenous graft.
• Arteriovenous fistula.
• Dialysis access.
• Carotid artery angioplasty and stenting.
• Carotid endarterectomy.
• Endarterectomy.
• Endovascular aneurysm repair.
• Endovenous ablation.
• Leg bypass.
• Limb preservation.
• Open aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Sclerotherapy.
• Venous bypass surgery.
• Venous stents.

What Can I Expect From Vascular Surgery and Procedures?

Our team includes vascular surgeons, wound care experts, and other medical specialists. They will create a comprehensive plan to manage your condition and reduce your risk of complications.

Before your visit

To prepare for your visit, you will be asked to provide:

• Name, address, and contact phone number.
• Insurance information.
• Relevant medical records and test results.
• A referral, if required by your health insurance company.

If you get a referral from your primary care doctor or another physician, they can provide your test results and medical records to our team.

During your visit

You'll meet with a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant when you arrive for your first appointment. He or she will ask about your medical history and perform an exam.

We'll give you:

• A complete explanation of your condition and treatments.
• A tailored patient education packet for you to take home.

Your vascular surgery expert will explain your treatment options based on how long you've had symptoms, your condition, and your health history.

Together, you will design and agree on a care plan.

Your care team may also:

• Order tests to learn more about your condition.
• Schedule a procedure in the office or the hospital.
• Provide in-office care, such as changing your wound dressing.

After your treatment

Our team will schedule follow-up appointments to check how your treatment is working. You should contact our office if:

• You have questions about your treatment plan or medications.
• Your symptoms get worse or do not improve as expected.
• You have any other concerns about your condition.

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Last reviewed by a UPMC medical professional on 2024-10-01.