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Carlos Cruz is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cruz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

James C. Hayhurst is a native Texan, originally from Amarillo. He earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina and his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. Upon completion of his internship and General Surgery residency at the University of Tennessee, he remained at the University of Tennessee for his fellowship in Vascular Surgery. He is board certified in both General and Vascular Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Following completion of his training, Dr. Hayhurst returned to his hometown of Amarillo where he served the community for 14 years. In 2011, he relocated to Dallas to be near his wife’s family.He specializes in all aspects of vascular care for his patients, which includes non-operative/medical, open surgical and endo-vascular treatment of all vascular conditions.Dr. Hayhurst has been happily married to Debbie since 1988. They have 4 wonderful children and in his free time, enjoys being outdoors, fly fishing, skiing, cross fit, gardening and playing with his dog Ruby. He is also an avid musician and a member of a local bluegrass band. Dr. Hayhurst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Melissa Kirkwood is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.