The 20 Best Carotid Artery Disease Doctors in The United States

Marc Schermerhorn is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schermerhorn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Schermerhorn is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Vikram Kashyap is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Kashyap is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kashyap is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kashyap is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hicks specializes in congenital aortic pathologies including aberrant subclavian arteries and aortic coarctation, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex lower extremity revascularization including lower extremity bypasses and stenting, and carotid endarterectomy. She is skilled in both open and endovascular surgery for the treatment of aortic and peripheral disease. She is also accomplished in clinical research with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters; her research interests include clinical outcomes in aneurysm repair and lower extremity revascularization, as well as high-value care in vascular surgery. A distinguished fellow of the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Hicks is the recipient of the Department of Surgery Rothman Early Career Development Award for Surgical Research and was selected as a Visiting Scholar to the American Board of Medical Specialties for 2018-2019. She is also an appointed member of a CMS Clinical Expert Subcommittee tasked with refining peripheral vascular disease cost measures for implementation in the Quality Payment Program. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hicks-b211b617/. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hicks is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Michael Jones is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Jones is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Coronary Heart Disease, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Bruce Perler completed his internship and residency in general surgery, and a clinical and research fellowship in vascular surgery, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Perler had edited several textbooks including Vascular Intervention: A Clinical Approach, Advances in Vascular Surgery, and Rutherfords Vascular Surgery. He is currently the Co-Editor of Rutherford's Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 9th edition. He has authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed medical journal articles and textbook chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of circulatory diseases. He serves on the Editorial Boards of several vascular surgical journals, and has most recently served as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Vascular Surgery, the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, and the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases. He has delivered more than 200 lectures at national and international symposia and postgraduate courses. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and is past president of the Eastern Vascular Society the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and the Chesapeake Vascular Society. He also is the immediate past president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the largest vascular surgical organization in the world with more than 5,400 members. In December 2015, he was named Associate Executive Director for Vascular Surgery of the American Board of Surgery (ABS). In this position, Dr. Perler oversees all ABS activities associated with vascular surgery assessment and board certification. He will continue to work at Johns Hopkins, both practicing vascular and endovascular surgery and in his departmental administrative position, while fulfilling this role at the ABS. “Dr. Perler’s vast experience in vascular surgery education will be a tremendous asset as we seek to continuously improve our certification and MOC processes for vascular surgeons,” said Dr. Frank R. Lewis, executive director of the American Board of Surgery at the time of the announcement. “We look forward to the contributions Dr. Perler will bring to the ABS.”. Dr. Perler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Perler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Sean Lyden is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Lyden is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Lyden is board certified in Alliance For Physician Certification And Advancement, 2009.

"Chris Metzger, MD, believes in a straightforward yet deeply personal approach to patient care: ""Treat every patient with the same compassion and dedication you would want for yourself and your loved ones."" As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Metzger takes great pride in providing both preventive and life-saving treatments, finding fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in his patients' lives. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Metzger feels privileged to serve the Appalachian Highlands community. He considers this region home because of its warm-hearted people and beautiful rolling hills.". Dr. Metzger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. Dr. Metzger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

. Dr. Hopkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hopkins is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Cooper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Splenectomy. Dr. Cooper is board certified in General Surgery And Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Yoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Yoon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Ignatovskyy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ignatovskyy is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Hayes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hayes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Atif Hussain is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Suhail Allaqaband is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Allaqaband is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Allaqaband is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

. Dr. Gwaltney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gwaltney is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Raul Ortega, M.D., is a vascular surgeon who specializes in carotid disease, aortic disease, vein disease, adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening program. He is fellowship-trained in minimally-invasive techniques for the treatment of arterial and venous disease.Originally from McAllen, Texas, Ortega has dedicated his life to studying vascular disorders and learning how to both prevent and treat them. He attended Baylor University and obtained his M.D. degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Upon finishing in Galveston, he spent the next eight years in the Northeast completing his surgical training.It was during this time that Ortega was able to finish his vascular fellowship under the auspices of the renowned Dr. H. Dardik at Mt. Sinai-Englewood program in Englewood, N.J. Dardik is widely accepted as a leader in the practice of limb salvage surgery, and in 2002 the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery conferred a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dardik in recognition of his contributions to both the society and vascular surgery.It didn't take long for Ortega and his family to realize they missed the friendly people and sense of community in Texas, and in 2010 they relocated and he established his clinic in Denton. Ortega is happy to be involved in the ground-breaking medical field of vascular surgery because he sees the wide array of applications it provides to people in need: it can potentially help save lives by aortic surgery, save limbs through leg and arm revascularization, prevent strokes using carotid surgery, help treat vein disease with various varicose vein treatments, and help people on dialysis by creating arteriovenous fistulas.In his spare time, Ortega enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Ortega is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milroy Disease, Aagenaes Syndrome, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Evan Ownby joined Intermountain Health after practicing for ten years as an interventional cardiologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. He brings extensive training and expertise in managing coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, venous insufficiency, and venous thromboembolism. His practice includes chronic management of these diseases for patients in the clinic setting, complemented by various endovascular hospital-based procedures to optimize patient care.Dr. Ownby joined the Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center in 2024. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine and endovascular medicine. After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, he received additional training at Indiana University, where he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. He also served as a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at The Ohio State University.Born and raised in the Ozarks in central Missouri, Dr. Ownby's personal background and interests make him relatable to the Western Slope community. He attended college in the West where he met his wife. They are parents to six children and have enjoyed getting to know and love many communities across the country. He is now excited to call Grand Junction home and looks forward to getting to know the beautiful surroundings and serving in the community. When he is not providing care at the Heart & Vascular Institute, he likes to spend his time hiking, traveling and other fun adventures with family. Dr. Ownby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ownby is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ownby is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Ayers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

. Dr. Nagre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Nagre is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

A Northeast Tennessee native, Robert Allen, MD, is no stranger to the Appalachian Highlands. Healthcare runs in the family, and Dr. Allen says he grew up watching his father, an internal medicine doctor, care for patients. Years later, Dr. Allen cares for a few of the same patients as his father. “There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone in need,” Dr. Allen said. “Always treat your patients to the best of your ability, and as if they were your family. Everyone comes from a different background and has different points of view, and the subtleties in their stories can make a big difference in the way you approach a particular pathology.” Dr. Allen has two children with his wife, who is a dentist locally. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.