Dr. Bernard Erickson

Emmanouil Brilakis is a Cardiologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Brilakis is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

As an interventional cardiologist, I provide high level and innovative care to our local and rural populations. I treat patients as if they are a member of my own family.|My clinical interests include coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and structural heart disease.|Why I Love My Work|I knew CentraCare was the right place for me because of the great program they offer, the location and the fantastic doctors and staff I get to work alongside each day. I love living and working in this part of Minnesota because of how nice the people are here.|Getting to Know Me|I was motivated to go into medicine because I grew up surrounded by it. My father was a nurse anesthetist and other family and friends had a career in medicine.|Outside of work, I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking and watching my kids' activities. Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

An essential part of being a surgeon is working with a dedicated team. I provide comprehensive care of the vascular system using a multidisciplinary approach. I do this by incorporating my colleagues and available resources into my work to ensure excellent care of my patients throughout their entire experience.|My clinical interests include the following:|Complex aortic endovascular repair for dissection and pararenal aortic aneurysm including fenestrated and physician modified stent grafts, iliac branch aneurysm stents and embolization treatment for aneurysm|Open and percutaneous thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, fenestrated AAA stent (FEVAR) and peripheral aneurysm repair|TCAR procedure, carotid endarterectomy and carotid body tumor surgery|Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery/rib resection|Endovascular treatment of proximal acute/chronic DVT/percutaneous thrombectomy and thrombolysis|Limb salvage/claudication procedures with peripheral endovascular techniques, surgical reconstruction/bypass and amputation|Mesenteric/renal artery stenting and bypass|Venous reflex disease with RF, laser and chemoablation, microphlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy and perforator ablation|Spine exposure procedures|Emergency vascular surgery procedures/hybrid open and endovascular procedures|Dialysis surgery and maintenance, percutaneous dialysis access and dialysis catheter placement|Complex tumor resection with vascular component and vena cava thrombectomy|IVC filter placement and removal|Wound care of the vascular patient/medical management of vascular patient/lymphedema management|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy working with our phenomenal vascular surgery team in the clinic and hospital! I am attracted to vascular surgery because we provide new, evidence-driven technologies and surgeries for complex patient problems. Vascular surgery is always changing. We are not only learning new things, but we are also consistent with tried-and-true methods. I also enjoy taking care of my patients over the long term.|Getting to Know Me|I was born and raised in Minnesota and enjoy spending time with family. I am married and have two sons. I also enjoy playing piano, gourmet food, trivia, music and travel. I’ve been recognized as a “Top Doctor in America” and in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Leville is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.