Overview
James Buttorff is a Vascular Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Buttorff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Arterial Insufficiency.
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Locations
Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
Felix Vladimir, MD, provides high-quality, personalized care for adult vascular patients, with an emphasis on treating patients as if they were his own family. Areas of particular interest include complex aortic pathology, carotid disease and atherosclerotic disease.Dr. Vladimir is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and International College of Angiology. Dr. Vladimir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Chatt Johnson is a Vascular Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Buttorff isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Buttorff isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Buttorff isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- GangreneDr. Buttorff isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Buttorff isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Buttorff isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

