The 20 Best Carotid Artery Disease Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

Find the Top Carotid Artery Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Carotid Artery Disease near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Huber is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Huber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Gainesville/8th Avenue

    4645 NW 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dillon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dillon is rated as an Advanced 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Stable Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Interventional Cardiologists Of Gainesville PA

    4645 NW 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasir Nawaz is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nawaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Upchurch is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Upchurch is rated as an Advanced 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Back is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Back is rated as an Advanced 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michol Cooper is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Nf/Sg Veterans Health System

    1601 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvatore Scali is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Scali is rated as an Advanced 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hca Florida Heart And Lung-Gainesville

    6440 W Newberry Rd Ste 102, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Esper is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Esper is rated as an Advanced 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 Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology

    Cynthia L Preston MD PA

    3720 NW 83rd St, 
    Gainesville,, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Nelson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville,, Florida. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Shah is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS).

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Uf Health Cardiology-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kerensky is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kerensky is rated as an Experienced 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 Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Jacobs is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Arterial Insufficiency, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zain Shahid is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Appendectomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Berceli is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Berceli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 102, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Klodell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Klodell is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Klodell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    4645 Nw 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Werbel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Werbel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Interventional Cardiologists Of Gainesville PA

    4645 NW 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Mattocks is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mattocks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Timothy Syndrome, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome 2.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

    The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/Terrace

    1151 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Zentko is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Zentko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ocala Health Surgical Group, LLC

    6400 W Newberry Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charan Mungara is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mungara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Mungara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    4037 Nw 86th Ter, Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuhning Hu is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Carotid Artery Disease?

    Carotid artery disease is when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.

    The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to your brain. They are located on each side of your neck. You can feel their pulse under your jawline.

    When should I see a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Carotid Artery Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Carotid Artery Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Carotid Artery Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Carotid Artery Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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