
Overview
Hao Vu, MD is a vascular surgeon who holds a deeply founded belief in team-oriented patient care. This belief is etched with compassion, grace and rapport among the patient, physician and staff. Dr. Vu encompasses a team approach to patient communication so patients may understand the condition and treatment options available to them. Cohesive and considerate care is a the heart of Dr. Vu's practice.Dr. Vu specializes in endovascular diagnostics and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or conditions that affect the circulatory system (blood vessels). Treatment is offered by a noninvasive procedural approach and in some cases by open repair.Diseases and conditions treated by Dr. Vu include:Carotid artery stenosis and subclavian artery stenosisAbdominal aortic aneurysmsRenovascular arterial diseaseMesenteric and celiac artery stenosisVascular access for long term hemodialysis (arteriovenous fistula placement)Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremitiesTreatment options for vascular disease provided by Dr. Vu include:Peripheral angiograms with possible need for further interventionCarotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stentingAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairArteriovenous fistula placementLower extremity angioplasty, stenting, endarterectomy and arterial bypass procedures.
Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Amit Kainth, MD, brings his kind and caring demeanor down to Washington. Double board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Kainth has particular interest in open and endovascular surgery for cardiovascular disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Kainth is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and has published peer-reviewed articles on aortic reinterventions, traumatic aortic injuries and popliteal aneurysm repair. He sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. Kainth has achieved Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Initiate Status. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society.Clinical Interests:Arteriovenous accessCarotid endarterectomyOpen and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection and aneurysmThoracic outlet syndromeTranscarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). Dr. Kainth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Franciscan Vascular Surgery Associates At St. Michael
Jonathan Thoens, MD, provides surgical solutions for patients with vascular conditions, from aneurysms to peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Thoens recognizes that excellent patient outcomes are primarily driven by robust perioperative care rather than intraoperative technique. Given this, he looks forward to being part of an unrestrained multidisciplinary team that is appropriately equipped and focused on patient care. As a former enlisted Marine and a surgeon in the U.S. Army Reserve, he is excited to have the opportunity to care for members of the Armed Forces and their families, as well as their neighbors along the Olympic Peninsula.Dr. Thoens is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and American Medical Association. Dr. Thoens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- CellulitisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Lemierre SyndromeDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Lemierre Syndrome.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.


