The 20 Best Carotid Artery Surgery Doctors in Texas, US

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milroy Disease, Aagenaes Syndrome, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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 Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Arterial Insufficiency, Brachial Plexopathy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Jose Escobar, M.D., spent five years in the Phoenix, Ariz., area pursuing his general surgery residency training, before coming to Texas to further advance his skills. He went on to complete his thoracic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery with special interests that include adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening program.Prior to founding CVT Surgical Associates of Denton, Escobar served as the medical director of Thoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery for Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine for six years. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in College Station with a bachelor's degree in biology and earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock.Escobar is well-published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology</em>, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography</em> and Circulation</em> on such topics as detection of myocardial perfusion defects and the safety and efficacy of fluorocarbon-based echocardiographic contrast agents. He is a member of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, and Society of Thoracic Surgery.In his free time, Escobar enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Tammam Obeid is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Garland, Texas. Dr. Obeid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Carotid Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Obeid is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Todd Bengtson is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Bengtson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bengtson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Gable is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a vascular surgery specialist in Richardson, TX and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field.  He graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine medical school in 1992.  He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano. Dr. Gable is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Embolectomy. Dr. Gable is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Jeffrey Decaprio is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Decaprio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Decaprio is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Mark Mettauer, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to The Woodlands and nearby communities. Mark Mettauer specializes in Surgery: Cardiothoracic and works at Woodlands North Houston Heart Center - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - The Woodlands, TX. To make an appointment, please call (281) 444-3278. Dr. Mettauer is part of the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group, a network of more than 250 multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/baylor-st-lukes-medical-group/patient-resources/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mettauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mettauer is currently accepting new patients.

Oscar Chastain is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Chastain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chastain is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. John C. Kedora is a vascular surgeon in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Plano. Dr. Kedora graduated from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2002. He is based in Plano, TX and 3 other locations and specializes in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Kedora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Kedora is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

James Hayhurst is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Garland, Texas. Dr. Hayhurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hayhurst is board certified in American Board Of Surgeons.

Humam Kakish is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kakish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Lymphedema, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Gustavo Oderich focuses on the clinical evaluation, open surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and aortic pathology involving any segment of the aorta, including the aortoiliac, juxtarenal, pararenal, complex abdominal, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch.He has broad and extensive experience in a wide spectrum of arterial and venous diseases affecting all vascular beds, including carotid, supra-aortic trunk, upper and lower extremity, abdominal and pelvic vessels.He is a world-renowned authority on innovative minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched stent grafts. Dr. Oderich has several firsts, including the “first-in-man” implant of the antegrade WL Gore TAMBE stent-graft (Thoraco-Abdominal Multi-Branch Endoprosthesis), the first-in-man implant of the Cook ZFEN Plus stent-graft and the first-in-man total trans-femoral three vessel arch device using antegrade branches. Dr. Oderich extensive clinical experience includes thousands of patients treated by open surgical and endovascular procedures. He has performed over 2,000 standard endovascular and thoracic aortic repairs (EVARs/TEVARs) and nearly 900 fenestrated-branched, fenestrated and branched endovascular repairs (FB-EVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR).Dr. Oderich clinical experience as a leader in vascular surgery spans over two decades. He has a versatile open surgical and endovascular practice that also includes the management of carotid, supra-aortic trunk, renal, and mesenteric artery diseases. He is involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with connective tissue or heritable disorders including Marfan’s, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Oderich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Oderich is currently accepting new patients.

David Moore, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic surgeon who has had an active practice in the Dallas metroplex for the past 28 years. His areas of focus and expertise include coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve replacement, aortic aneurysm operations, carotid artery surgery as well as open operations for atrial fibrillation. Dr. Moore is a partner in Cardiac Surgery Specialists, a large cardiovascular surgery group which is located at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Moore is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Bertram L. Smith is a vascular surgeon in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Smith is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Melissa Kirkwood is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Richard Vigness is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Vigness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Harrison was born in Baytown, TX. He graduated from Texas A&M with honors. He has the distinction of being board-certified in three disciplines: General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Harrison is a proponent for education. In addition to being a surgeon, he has also been an instructor for the Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. His membership in several professional associations keeps him on top of the latest technology in all three fields. Dr. Harrison uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Dr. Harrison married his high school sweetheart, Denise and they have four grown children. He and his wife moved to Austin from Tyler, TX to be closer to their children. They look forward to getting involved with their community and giving back. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Harrison is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.