25 of the Best Vascular Surgeons Near Me in Corpus Christi, TX

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 clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Arterial Insufficiency, Brachial Plexopathy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Melissa Kirkwood is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kirkwood is highly rated in 32 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.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Milroy Disease, Aagenaes Syndrome, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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 22 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.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Angioplasty. Dr. Pearl 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.

Carlos Timaran is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Timaran is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

Mirza Baig is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Baig is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

David Stroman is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Stroman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Stroman is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Todd Bengtson is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Bengtson is highly rated in 22 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.

James C. Hayhurst is a native Texan, originally from Amarillo. He earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina and his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. Upon completion of his internship and General Surgery residency at the University of Tennessee, he remained at the University of Tennessee for his fellowship in Vascular Surgery. He is board certified in both General and Vascular Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Following completion of his training, Dr. Hayhurst returned to his hometown of Amarillo where he served the community for 14 years. In 2011, he relocated to Dallas to be near his wife’s family.He specializes in all aspects of vascular care for his patients, which includes non-operative/medical, open surgical and endo-vascular treatment of all vascular conditions.Dr. Hayhurst has been happily married to Debbie since 1988. They have 4 wonderful children and in his free time, enjoys being outdoors, fly fishing, skiing, cross fit, gardening and playing with his dog Ruby. He is also an avid musician and a member of a local bluegrass band. Dr. Hayhurst is highly rated in 22 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.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Jeffrey Decaprio is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Decaprio is highly rated in 20 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.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Aagenaes Syndrome, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Jafree is board certified in American Board Of Surgeons.

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 highly rated in 16 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.

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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Gangrene, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), 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.

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 highly rated in 15 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.

Dr. Anthony Estrera is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. Estrera’s clinical interests include cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He has practiced in Houston since 1994, treating patients 18 and older. Dr. Estrera is professor and chief of cardiac surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute. He has received numerous professional recognitions and has authored or co-authored 26 book chapters and more than 100 articles in medical journals. Dr. Estrera’s practice philosophy reflects patient-centered care ensuring that “the patient always comes first.” He believes in good communications and provides individualized, personalized patient care. A resident of Houston, Dr. Estrera is married and the father of four children. His favorite leisure activities are running, swimming, reading and coaching. Dr. Estrera is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Franklin Yau is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Rowlett, Texas. Dr. Yau is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Yau is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of 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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Gangrene, Lithotripsy, and Thrombectomy.

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 highly rated in 12 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.

Dr. Danny Ramzy earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He earned a PhD in medical science at the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Toronto, where he also finished a residency in general surgery. He completed a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery, a fellowship in transplant and mechanical assist devices and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. An internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical interventions and the development of new devices, Dr. Ramzy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and American College of Surgeons. He focuses on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, which offer less discomfort and faster recovery times for patients, as well as a higher level of care and greater efficiency for both providers and patients. He speaks English, French and Arabic. His clinical interests include robotic mitral repair and replacement; robotic coronary arterial bypass; robotic MAZE procedures; robotic aortic valve replacement; right anterior thoracotomy; ascending aortic replacement and myectomies; transcatheter approaches, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). He is also a recognized expert in surgical heart failure and transplantation, including mechanical circulatory support. Dr.Ramzy is the chief of cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical director and surgical director for the Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Author of more than 115 peer-reviewed publications and more than 200 abstracts, he also serves as an editorial board member for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Ramzy is board certified in American Board Surgery.

Katherine Kane is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Kane is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kane is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Mazin Foteh, MD, FACS, FSVS is a native-born Texan, originally from Houston, Texas. He received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School in Houston. In 2005 he began his residency in general surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where is also completed his fellowship in vascular surgery. In 2012, he joined Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in Austin, Texas. While in Austin, Dr. Foteh pioneered many firsts in vascular surgery. His initiatives included building a limb salvage PAD, advanced carotid disease, and a complex aortic aneurysm repair program. He was the first in Central Texas to perform Physician Modified Endograft Repairs for complex aortic disease. During his tenure, he was selected to Texas Monthly Magazine's rising stars in vascular surgery for 2013-2015. Since that time, he has been selected as a superstar in vascular surgery from 2016-2022. Dr. Foteh is passionate about clinical research and has been the national principal investigator of many large, randomized trials. He has participated in over 30 clinical trials and continues to blend research with clinical care. He has been the lead author of many publications in the field of vascular surgery. In August of 2022, Dr. Foteh accepted a joint position with Texas Vascular Associates and Baylor Scott and White/The Heart Hospital of Plano.  There, his primary role is as The Director of Aortic Therapy and Innovation. He is also the Co-director of the Aortic Clinic. There he hopes to continue striving towards excellence in patient care. Dr. Foteh is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Lithotripsy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Foteh is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Rana Afifi earned her medical degree at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery and a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Carmel Medical Center in Haifa. She completed a second fellowship in complex aortic surgeries at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). An assistant professor of vascular surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Dr. Afifi has been in practice since 2004 and is board certified in general surgery as well as vascular and endovascular surgery. Her clinical interests include endovascular surgery, vascular surgery, aortic aneurysms, carotid surgery, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, upper and lower extremity revascularization (limb salvage) and medical management of vascular diseases. Patients describe Dr. Afifi as knowledgeable, thorough, straightforward, patient, concerned and easy to talk to. They say she is outstanding at explaining conditions and treatment plans. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, American Heart Association and International Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Afifi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Aberrant Subclavian Artery, and Thrombectomy.