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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Aagenaes Syndrome, Milroy Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Melissa Kirkwood is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, 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 highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

Carlos Timaran is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Timaran is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

Jon Senkowsky is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Senkowsky is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Necrosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Senkowsky is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Cox is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Cox is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Timothy Oskin joins Texas Health Physicians Group as a board-certified vascular surgeon with 24 years of experience. He acted as division chief of vascular surgery at a busy regional health system, St. Luke's University Health Network, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this role he acted as leader of the vascular program that grew from 3 hospitals to 12 facilities and started an independent medical school while overseeing 9 vascular surgeons as they developed a vascular fellowship. He focused on the improvement of quality patient care with the development of practice guidelines and protocols benchmarked by a national registry.Dr. Oskin earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a general surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC followed by specialty training in Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After joining a vascular practice in Pennsylvania, he returned to pursue further specialty training by completing an Endovascular Fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. This has allowed Dr. Oskin to treat a broad range of vascular patients with a combination of medical, endovascular and/or surgical therapies to optimize their outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Oskin offers a vast experience in treatment of all vascular disorders with minimally invasive techniques. To maintain this high level of care he has acted as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease with minimally invasive stenting technologies, aortic aneurysmal disease with minimally invasive stent grafts and peripheral vascular disease with endovascular technologies. In addition, he served as adjunct clinical assistant professor of Surgery at Temple, Drexel and DeSales Universities which allowed him to educate upcoming medical students, surgical residents and physician assistants.Dr. Oskin remains active as a member of the American College of Surgery, the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Oskin is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Todd Bengtson is a Vascular Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Bengtson is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Jeffrey Decaprio is a Vascular Surgeon in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Decaprio is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Kamran Adil Jafree, M.D. is a highly qualified and experienced surgeon, specializing in vascular and endovascular surgery. He was born in Pakistan and completed his medical school education at Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Jafree completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, and the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. He also served as the Administrative Chief Resident at the Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. Dr. Jafree went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship at the Albany Vascular Group, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY. He is board-certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Jafree’s impressive qualifications have earned him fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of numerous professional and scientific societies, including the Society of Vascular Surgery (SVS), the Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), the Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS), and the Midwest Vascular Surgical Society (MVSS). Dr. Jafree has served on academic committees, including the Department of Surgery Action Committee at the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. Dr. Jafree’s professional career has spanned several years, and he has been honored with numerous awards and honors, including the “Resident Physician of the Year Award” by the Medical Society of Erie County, Buffalo, NY. He has also received teaching awards, including the “House Staff Award for Excellence in Teaching” and the “Worthington B. Schenk Resident Teacher of the Year Award” at the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine from 2015 to 2020. Dr. Jafree has published scientific articles in various journals, including the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Jafree currently works as a vascular surgeon at Vascular Care of Texas in Garland, TX. Dr. Jafree is married and the father of four children, two boys, and two girls. During his free time, he enjoys running and is fond of exploring the variety of restaurants that the Dallas lifestyle has to offer. Dr. Jafree speaks Urdu, Hindi, and is fluent in English. Dr. Jafree is a dedicated and skilled surgeon who is committed to providing his patients with the best possible care. He has an excellent track record of success and is well-respected by his colleagues and patients alike. Dr. Jafree’s expertise, coupled with his caring and compassionate demeanor, has earned him a reputation as one of the leading vascular surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dr. Jafree is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Milroy Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michael Siah, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Director of Limb Salvage at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in vascular surgery. Dr. Siah earned his medical degree at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed a residency in vascular surgery at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019.Dr. Siah is a member of the Eastern Vascular Society, the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons. He has delivered a number of presentations and published several academic articles and book chapters. Dr. Siah is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Gangrene, Lithotripsy, and Thrombectomy.

Joseph L. Mills, M.D. is a board certified vascular surgeon in Houston. Dr. Mills earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his surgical internship and residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. He went on to train in Vascular Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, and also completed a senior fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Among his great many honors, he has served as president of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, president of the Western Vascular Society, president of the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery, director of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), immediate past chair of the Vascular Surgery Board of the ABS, and is currently a member of the Surgery Residency Review Committee of the ACGME. He is co-editor of the prestigious Rutherford's Vascular Surgery (7th and 8th editions), the “go-to” textbook for vascular surgery. Dr. Mills has authored nearly 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, focused on his clinical and research interests in noninvasive diagnosis, vein graft stenosis, intimal hyperplasia and limb-salvage in patients with diabetes mellitus. He has been the principal investigator for over 40 clinical trials, including a number of current investigations. Dr. Mills is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Thrombectomy.

Russell Lam is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lam is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Humam Kakish is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kakish is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Lymphedema, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Jayer Chung came to Houston from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he was an Assistant Professor and most recently the Co-Medical Director at the University of Texas Southwestern Wound Center. During his time in Dallas, Dr. Chung also served as the Chief of Vascular Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital for 5 years prior to assuming the position at the University. He also received his Masters of Clinical Science from the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences while in Dallas. He is re-locating with his wife, Ngoc My Nguyen Chung and two children. Dr. Chung completed his General Surgery training at the University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center, and his Vascular Surgery fellowship at Emory School of Medicine, where he was trained in the latest endovascular techniques as well as traditional open Vascular Surgery. Dr. Chung's clinical interests include limb salvage, diabetic foot ulceration, carotid occlusive disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease, aortic graft infections, renovascular hypertension, mesenteric ischemia, venous and arterial thoracic outlet syndrome, and chronic deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Dr. Gregory Pearl, MD is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field.  He graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine medical school in 1980.  He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Pearl is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

Kristofer Charlton-Ouw is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charlton-Ouw is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Charlton-Ouw is currently accepting new patients.

Boulos Toursarkissian is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Del Rio, Texas. Dr. Toursarkissian is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Toursarkissian is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Peck is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Peck is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Peck is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Hartsell is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hondo, Texas. Dr. Hartsell is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hartsell is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Rizvi is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Eagle Pass, Texas. Dr. Rizvi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Gangrene, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Davies is a Vascular Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Davies is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

William Kirk is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kirk is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.