The 20 Best Carotid Artery Disease Doctors Near Me in Grand Junction, CO
Find the Top Carotid Artery Disease Experts and Specialists
Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - 360 West Park Cardiology
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.
Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - Grand Junction Vascular Surgery
Desarom Teso is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Teso is rated as an Advanced 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Teso is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Teso is currently accepting new patients.
Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Justin Walpole is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Walpole 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 Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - 360 West Park Cardiology
Dr. Rouch was born in a small community in Iowa before his family moved to Northern Indiana. He spent most of his early years outdoors exploring nature. He gained a true appreciation for science and the natural world.He attended Manchester University, in Indiana. While there he participated in a medical practicum in rural Costa Rica during a January term and found his passion for helping people and medicine. This life changing experience set him on the path to medical school.After college, Dr. Rouch attended Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. This was followed by an Internal Medicine residency, a General Cardiology Fellowship and an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Indiana University.After his fellowship, Dr. Rouch and his wife moved to Nashville, Tennessee to give her the opportunity to complete her Hematology Oncology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University. While in Nashville, he practiced Interventional Cardiology. After her fellowship was complete, they moved their young son and daughter to Indianapolis, Indiana to practice medicine in each of their respective areas of interest.Dr. Rouch and his family look forward to exploring the outdoors in Colorado with hiking, skiing, cycling, camping and many other activities. Dr. Rouch is rated as an Experienced 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 Angina, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rouch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rouch is currently accepting new patients.
Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - 360 West Park Cardiology
“Patients are our priority.”Michigan native Kurt Spriggs, DO has been practicing cardiology in Grand Junction for 25 years. His clinical interests include general, multi-modal imaging and interventional cardiology.He is passionate about delivering practical, necessary and appropriate cardiac care. In practice, Dr. Spriggs puts patients first, and believes that their care and informed choices are priority.To recharge, Dr. Spriggs enjoys hiking, gardening and tennis. Dr. Spriggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Spriggs is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Spriggs is currently accepting new patients.
Scl Health Heart & Vascular Institute-Thoracic
Hoang Nguyen is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Truc Ta is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Ta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Disease.
Grand Valley Cardiology
Enrique Orellana is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Grand Junction,, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Orellana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.
Advanced Heart And Vein Center Inc
Ehrin Armstrong is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Armstrong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.
Grand Valley Thoracic/Vascular
Robert Brooks is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.
Vascular Institute Of The Rockies
Barbara Melendez is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Melendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, May Thurner Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Melendez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Melendez is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



