
Overview
Ravi Veeraswamy, M.D. is a vascular surgeon at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC whose clinical interests are primarily in treating aortic disease with advanced and minimally invasive techniques. He is an expert on using new technology such as fenestrated stents in the management of aortic aneurysms and other aortic conditions. Dr. Veeraswamy performs both traditional surgery and minimally invasive stent techniques. He also performs other procedures such as carotid artery surgery and lower extremity bypass surgery for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD).Dr. Veeraswamy has done extensive research and is widely published on aortic diseases. Since joining MUSC in 2016, Dr. Veeraswamy serves as the Chief of Vascular Surgery. Prior to joining MUSC, he was on faculty at Emory University for a decade. Dr Veeraswamy is a native of SC and graduated from Irmo High School in Columbia, SC. He graduated from the The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Veeraswamy is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Veeraswamy is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
25 Courtenay Dr, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Veeraswamy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
Thomas Appleby is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Appleby is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Appleby is currently accepting new patients.
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Sean Hislop is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Hislop is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hislop is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC Health Vascular Surgery At Ashley River Tower
Dr. Thomas Brothers joined the Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1991 directly after completing medical school, general surgery residency, and fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Michigan. He has been continuously certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery since 1990 with added qualifications in vascular surgery since 1992.Since arriving at MUSC, Dr. Brothers has focused his practice on the management of circulation and peripheral vascular disease. Like many of his surgical colleagues in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Brothers has been recognized as one of America's Top Surgeons and Best Doctors since 2003. Although he welcomes patients with a broad spectrum of disorders of the circulatory system, he is especially interested in the treatment of arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities, renal and mesenteric circulations, and carotid arteries. He also has extensive experience with thoracic outlet syndrome, as well as aneurysmal disease of the abdomen and lower extremities.Early during his training, Dr. Brothers developed an interest in improving the treatment of atherosclerosis (peripheral arterial disease) throughout the body and especially the lower extremities, with emphasis on the body's response to vascular interventions.Dr. Brothers has published over 90 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals on these topics, most recently focusing on the patient-centered outcomes including function and quality of life following intervention for lower extremity arterial occlusive disease. To this end he has participated as the principal investigator or collaborator on numerous research grants over the last two decades. Dr. Brothers was promoted to Professor of Surgery in 2003 and Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering by Clemson University in 2004 in recognition of his scientific interests and accomplishments in the study of vascular graft healing. He enjoys membership in a number of vascular societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery (distinguished fellow), the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and the Society of University Surgeons. Reflecting his long interest in education, he served as program director for the surgery residency program at MUSC from 2002 to 2012 and has been recognized as an outstanding educator by medical students and surgical residents alike. Dr. Brothers is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Brothers is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy by calling their office at 843-792-3504. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy is classified as an Elite expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy specialize in?
While Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravi K. Veeraswamy accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3504 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Veeraswamy isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Veeraswamy isElite. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Veeraswamy isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Veeraswamy isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Veeraswamy isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Veeraswamy isDistinguished. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Veeraswamy isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Veeraswamy isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Veeraswamy isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Veeraswamy isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Veeraswamy isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AngioplastyDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
- GangreneDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)Dr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Stent PlacementDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Veeraswamy isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
