Charles West, M.D., is a vascular surgeon with nearly two decades of medical experience. His work includes research in thoracic oncology, teaching and practicing vascular surgery. Dr. West currently serves as Associate Professor of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery – Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and as Professor of Surgery at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.While at Baylor College of Medicine, West was dedicated to providing a full spectrum of diagnostic evaluations and interventional treatments for problems with arterial and venous blood flow in the lower extremities, including problems with walking and wound healing related to reduced blood flow. He is skilled in the use of the latest operative and minimally invasive endovascular therapies, taking a conservative approach to treatment whenever possible.West is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. West earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University's School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a National Institute of Health research fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass. He received his general surgery training at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham before completing a vascular surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.West specializes in diseases of the aorta, aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections, aortic reconstruction/repair, deep vein thrombosis and varicose vein treatments, endovascular procedures for aneurysms and occlusive diseases, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, he has a particular interest in the treatment of patients with thoracic outlet syndrome and celiac compression syndrome. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Carotid Artery 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Aagenaes Syndrome, Milroy Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

Melissa Kirkwood is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Todd Bengtson is a Vascular Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Bengtson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Mirza Baig is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Baig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Carlos Timaran is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Timaran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

Mitchell Cox is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Timothy Oskin joins Texas Health Physicians Group as a board-certified vascular surgeon with 24 years of experience. He acted as division chief of vascular surgery at a busy regional health system, St. Luke's University Health Network, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this role he acted as leader of the vascular program that grew from 3 hospitals to 12 facilities and started an independent medical school while overseeing 9 vascular surgeons as they developed a vascular fellowship. He focused on the improvement of quality patient care with the development of practice guidelines and protocols benchmarked by a national registry.Dr. Oskin earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a general surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC followed by specialty training in Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After joining a vascular practice in Pennsylvania, he returned to pursue further specialty training by completing an Endovascular Fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. This has allowed Dr. Oskin to treat a broad range of vascular patients with a combination of medical, endovascular and/or surgical therapies to optimize their outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Oskin offers a vast experience in treatment of all vascular disorders with minimally invasive techniques. To maintain this high level of care he has acted as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease with minimally invasive stenting technologies, aortic aneurysmal disease with minimally invasive stent grafts and peripheral vascular disease with endovascular technologies. In addition, he served as adjunct clinical assistant professor of Surgery at Temple, Drexel and DeSales Universities which allowed him to educate upcoming medical students, surgical residents and physician assistants.Dr. Oskin remains active as a member of the American College of Surgery, the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Oskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Jonathan Deitch has held academic and departmental leadership roles in the area of surgery since 1998. He previously served as associate professor of Surgery and associate chairman of Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital in New York for more than a decade. He also has held numerous academic appointments in vascular surgery, including Chief of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery and the program director of vascular fellowship in the Department of Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Deitch currently serves as Professor of Surgery at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Dr. Deitch is fellowship-trained in vascular and endovascular surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery, southern Association of Vascular Surgery, the Eastern Vascular Society and the Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery. Dr. Deitch performs a broad range of open and minimally invasive procedures to promote improved circulatory health beyond abdominal aortic aneurysms, venous thrombosis, peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease, and other vascular conditions. Additionally, he focuses on the care of vascular trauma patients and those with comorbidities related to diabetes.Dr. Deitch earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla. He completed his general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in The Bronx, N.Y. He served as chief resident during his final year in residency. Dr. Deitch went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., and his endovascular surgery fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark.Dr. Deitch has served as an investigator for a variety of clinical trials in vascular procedures and treatments, and has published extensively in the field of vascular surgery. He was repeatedly recognized as a top physician and surgeon in the New York area prior to relocating to Texas. Dr. Deitch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dennis Gable is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Plano, Texas. Dr. Gable is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

Khalil Chamseddin, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in advanced peripheral arterial disease, complex aortic aneurysm repair, cerebrovascular disease, and dialysis access creation and maintenance.Dr. Chamseddin earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern, where he also completed a residency in general surgery and gained advanced training through a fellowship in vascular surgery. He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.The author of several peer-reviewed articles and presentations related to his areas of clinical interest, Dr. Chamseddin's recent publications include a chapter in Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery.In 2022, Dr. Chamseddin received the Peter B. Samuels Award from the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Dr. Chamseddin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Thrombectomy.

Kamran Jafree is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Garland, Texas. Dr. Jafree is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Milroy Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Gerardo Gonzalez-Guardiola, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in vascular surgery, with a focus on complex aortic surgery, aortic graft infection, cerebrovascular revascularization, and limb salvage.Dr. Gonzalez-Guardiola earned his medical degree at the Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Puerto Rico. He completed a residency in general surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and received advanced training in vascular and endovascular surgery through a fellowship at UT Southwestern.He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.Dr. Gonzalez-Guardiola is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery. In addition, he serves on the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Initiative for Decreasing Pneumonia and Ventilator Over 48 Hours Task Force.He has published several academic articles and delivered numerous lectures and presentations.In 2020 and 2021, he received UT Southwestern’s Pharos Excellence in Surgical and Mentorship Award. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Roy Jones is a Vascular Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Jeffrey Decaprio is a Vascular Surgeon in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Decaprio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

James Hayhurst is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Garland, Texas. Dr. Hayhurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Seth Fritcher is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boerne, Texas. Dr. Fritcher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Fritcher is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Rizvi is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rizvi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Gangrene, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

David Stroman is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Stroman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.