Overview
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Amit Kainth, MD, brings his kind and caring demeanor down to Washington. Double board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Kainth has particular interest in open and endovascular surgery for cardiovascular disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Kainth is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and has published peer-reviewed articles on aortic reinterventions, traumatic aortic injuries and popliteal aneurysm repair. He sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. Kainth has achieved Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Initiate Status. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society.Clinical Interests:Arteriovenous accessCarotid endarterectomyOpen and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection and aneurysmThoracic outlet syndromeTranscarotid artery revascularization (TCAR).
Dr. Kainth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Allen Rubin is a Vascular Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
The Association Of University Physicians
Matthew Smith is a Vascular Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic DissectionDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kainth isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kainth isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.