Vascular Surgery

Vascular health shapes how you move, feel and function each day. Our trusted vascular surgeons guide your care with advanced skill, clear direction and a focus on long-term health.

Vascular Care and Safe, Expert Surgical Solutions

Vascular surgery addresses problems that affect arteries and veins throughout the body. A vascular surgeon evaluates blood flow and identifies narrowed or weakened vessels. They treat conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), aneurysms, vein disease, carotid artery disease and wounds connected to poor circulation. This level of care helps adults with symptoms or known risks receive clear answers without delay.

When a problem affects your arteries or veins, you deserve trusted care close to home. St. Elizabeth Physicians provides advanced vascular care for adults across Kentucky and Indiana. Our vascular surgeons offer options — including minimally invasive procedures — to restore blood flow, reduce symptoms and protect your long-term health.

Vascular Conditions We Treat

Our team addresses a full range of vascular concerns. We evaluate symptoms, explain your options and help you move forward with confidence.

We treat conditions such as:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Blood clots.
  • Carotid artery disease and stroke prevention.
  • Chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Complex aortic aneurysm (fenestrated).
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication.
  • Phlebitis.
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TEVAR).
  • Wound and healing conditions related to vascular disease.

Why Choose St. Elizabeth for Vascular Surgery

Our board-certified surgeons complete five to seven years of specialized training after medical school. This depth of expertise allows our team to diagnose complex vascular conditions, create clear treatment plans, and use advanced techniques that promote comfort and optimal recovery.

You can count on:

  • A full approach to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
  • Minimally invasive options that may reduce discomfort, limit scars and shorten recovery time.
  • Open surgical options when a traditional procedure offers the best result.
  • Clear explanations that help you understand your condition and next steps.
  • Personalized care and recovery support.
  • Convenient locations in Kentucky and Indiana.

Advanced Vascular Treatments and Surgical Options

Every care plan reflects your symptoms, health history and goals. Our team explains each option clearly, so you can choose the most effective path forward.

Minimally Invasive Vascular and Endovascular Care

Endovascular procedures allow access to arteries and veins through small incisions. Many methods support faster recovery with less scarring and discomfort. Options include:

  • Peripheral angiography.
  • Endovascular repair for aneurysms.
  • Carotid angioplasty and stent procedures.
  • Procedures that open narrowed arteries and restore blood flow.
  • Image-guided treatments for complex vascular disease.

Open Vascular Surgery

When a traditional procedure offers the safest or strongest repair, our surgeons perform open vascular surgery with a focus on precision and safety. Open options include:

  • Carotid endarterectomy.
  • Traditional repair for complex aneurysms.
  • Open procedures that restore blood flow when a minimally invasive method is not the best choice.

Vein Care and Varicose Vein Relief

We offer solutions that reduce discomfort, improve appearance and support healthy circulation. Your doctor may suggest:

  • Sclerotherapy.
  • Radiofrequency closure.
  • Laser closure methods.
  • Phlebectomy.

Support for Vascular-Related Wounds

Our vascular surgeons partner with our Wound Care team to support faster recovery and reduce complications for wounds linked to limited blood flow.

Dialysis Access Creation and Maintenance

Reliable dialysis access is essential for adults receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Our vascular surgeons create and support long-lasting access points that help treatments run smoothly and safely. Options include:

  • Arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation.
  • Arteriovenous (AV) graft placement.
  • Hemo-Dialysis catheter placement.
  • Peritoneal Dialysis catheter placement.
  • Access evaluation and revision to improve function, including minimally invasive procedures (such as fistulagram) or surgical revision if needed.

Your care team explains each option clearly and helps you choose the approach that best supports effective dialysis and overall health.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Your first visit includes a clear review of your symptoms and health history. Your doctor may recommend noninvasive tests that measure blood flow or locate blockages. Then, your doctor explains the results and outlines the best next steps. You leave with a plan that supports your health, comfort and confidence.

Meet Our Surgeons

Our board-certified vascular surgeons at St. Elizabeth diagnose and treat a full range of vascular concerns. They combine advanced technology with compassionate care to create a plan that fits your life and supports healing.

Common Questions About Vascular Care

You may need a vascular evaluation if you notice leg pain with activity, wounds that heal slowly, color changes on your legs or a cold sensation in one foot. A visit also makes sense if you have a diagnosis of PAD, an aneurysm or a history of blood clots.

Yes. Many vascular concerns can improve with medications, endovascular procedures or lifestyle changes. Your care team explains each option and helps you choose a plan that supports your goals.

No. Many minimally invasive procedures take place in an outpatient setting. Your care team will explain whether your plan requires a hospital stay.

Recovery depends on the type of procedure. Many minimally invasive approaches allow a shorter downtime. Open surgery may require more time to heal.

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Learn More

To learn more information about Vascular Surgery or find a Vascular Surgery Provider or call to schedule your consultation at (800) 737-7900.