The 20 Best Thrombectomy Doctors Near Me

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Frank R. Arko
Advanced in Thrombectomy

Dr. Frank R. Arko

Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Thrombectomy
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

Frank Arko is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Arko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Arko is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Thrombectomy.

Graduate Institution
Texas A&M University
Residency
Texas A&M University
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Fellowships
Stanford University
Hospital Affiliations
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Atrium Health Cleveland
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204
Call: 704-373-0212
Other Locations
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Shelby
111 W. Grover St., Shelby, NC 28150
Call: 980-487-1900

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Arko 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.

Angioplasty
Aortic Dissection
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Atherectomy

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.


7 Clinical Trials

Aneurysm Treatment Using the Heli-FX™ EndoAnchor™ System Global Registry
Aneurysm Treatment Using the Heli-FX™ EndoAnchor™ System Global Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Evaluation of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Aortic Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta, Zone 0/1
Evaluation of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Aortic Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta, Zone 0/1
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System: A Pivotal and Continued Access Study
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System: A Pivotal and Continued Access Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Aortic Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta, Zone 2
Evaluation of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Aortic Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta, Zone 2
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Valiant Evo US Clinical Trial
Valiant Evo US Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
POST-APPROVAL STUDY of TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION in PATIENTS With SIGNIFICANT CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE. The ROADSTER 2 Study.
POST-APPROVAL STUDY of TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION in PATIENTS With SIGNIFICANT CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE. The ROADSTER 2 Study.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 29, 2020
The Prism Trial: A Retrospective Case Review of Technical Success Using the Penumbra and Indigo Systems for Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Periphery
The Prism Trial: A Retrospective Case Review of Technical Success Using the Penumbra and Indigo Systems for Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Periphery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 22, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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55 Total Publications

Laser in situ fenestrated endograft (LIFE) repair of complex aortic arch pathology: Early outcomes from the multicenter LIFE registry.
Laser in situ fenestrated endograft (LIFE) repair of complex aortic arch pathology: Early outcomes from the multicenter LIFE registry.
Journal: Journal of vascular surgery
Published: August 21, 2025
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Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Shelby

111 W. Grover St., 
Shelby, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
980-487-1900
Languages Spoken:
English
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Fanny Alie is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Alie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Alie is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory A. Stanley
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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Surgery Pineville

10650 Park Road, Suite 250, 
Charlotte, NC 
 (40.4 miles away)
704-667-3840
Languages Spoken:
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Gregory Stanley is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Stanley is currently accepting new patients.

Erin H. Murphy
Experienced in Thrombectomy
Dr. Erin H. Murphy
Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
Experienced in Thrombectomy
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Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Venous & Lymphatic Pineville

10660 Park Road, Suite 3400, 
Charlotte, NC 
 (40.5 miles away)
704-667-3840
Languages Spoken:
English
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Erin Murphy is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Murphy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. Her top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, Idiopathic Edema, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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    Elite
    . Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
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  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Dr. Arko is
    Elite
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  • Distinguished
  • Aortic Dissection
    Dr. Arko is
    Distinguished
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  • Arterial Insufficiency
    Dr. Arko is
    Distinguished
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  • Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
    Dr. Arko is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
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  • Peptic Ulcer
    Dr. Arko is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Aneurysm Repair
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
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  • Arterial Embolism
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Arterial Embolism.
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  • Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
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  • Carotid Artery Disease
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
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  • Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
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  • Necrosis
    Dr. Arko is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Necrosis.
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  • Experienced
  • Angioplasty
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Angioplasty.
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  • Arteriovenous Malformation
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
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  • Brachial Plexopathy
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
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  • Carotid Artery Surgery
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
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  • Chylous Ascites
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Chylous Ascites.
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  • Coarctation of the Aorta
    Dr. Arko is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
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