Experienced in Lymphedema

Dr. Ashley K. Vavra

Vascular Surgery
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2040, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
21 Years of Experience

Experienced in Lymphedema
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2040, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Ashley Vavra is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vavra has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Baylor College Of Medicine, 2005.0
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
Fellowships
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 2040, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-8346

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


25 Total Publications

Patient factors associated with activation level in peripheral artery disease.
Patient factors associated with activation level in peripheral artery disease.
Journal: Vascular medicine (London, England)
Published: March 13, 2025
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