
Overview
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, Tacoma, WA 98405
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Mac Farid, MD, is a board-certified vascular medicine physician. Dr. Farid was drawn to medicine as a way to connect with and help people. Of critical importance to him is the need to spend time with his patients and to educate them about the nature of their disease and its treatment, so patients can be active participants in their own recovery.Being an active listener and exercising empathy are the hallmarks of his care. Dr. Farid is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and a member of the American College of Medicine, American Heart Association, American College of Phlebology and Society of Vascular Ultrasound.Away from work, Dr. Farid enjoys oil and acrylic painting, cycling and spending time with family.Conditions and Procedures:Aneurysmal diseaseLymphedemaPeripheral artery diseaseSpider veinsThromboembolic disease (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)Varicose disease. Dr. Farid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.
Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
Allen Rubin is a Vascular Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Franciscan Vascular Surgery Associates At St. Michael
Rebecca Ur, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Because medicine is complex and its application often differs among patients, Dr. Ur emphasizes patient-centered, individualized care. She also stresses shared decision-making, working to help patients understand their condition and available treatment options so they can participate in making their own medical decisions. She enjoys getting to know her patients as people and not just as a medical problem, and she finds fulfillment helping them recover from serious illness.Dr. Ur is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society.Away from work, she enjoys water polo, hiking and surfing. Dr. Ur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Vu isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- CellulitisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Lemierre SyndromeDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Lemierre Syndrome.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.

