Dr. Emil J. Cekada

As a surgeon that specializes in the vascular system, which is the body's network of blood vessels, I appreciate that there are many different ways to significantly help people. I truly believe making a connection with a person is one of the most important aspects in patient care. I don’t tell my patients what decision to make about their health. It's my job to understand the priorities in their life and then give them information and guidance to make their own decision. In doing so, a stroke can be prevented by repairing arteries to the brain. Fixing an aneurysm, which is caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery, can save someone from hemorrhaging to death, and treating the arteries to the legs can prevent an amputation or help reduce some causes of severe leg pain. Dr. Shortell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

Mark Sturdivant is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sturdivant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sturdivant is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Lutz is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lutz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. Lutz is currently accepting new patients.