Vascular Surgery

About Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery treats conditions and diseases of the arteries and veins. We offer expert diagnosis and treatment for arterial and venous diseases across Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. 

Our nationally recognized team of specialists offers management and treatment of vascular problems ranging from common to complex. Both traditional and minimally invasive procedures are used, according to the needs of each individual patient. Some procedures can be performed in the surgeon’s office.

Conditions We Treat

Our vascular surgery division at Rhode Island Hospital treats:

• Aneurysm (abdominal, thoracic, peripheral) 
• Carotid Artery Disease 
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) 
• Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) 
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) 
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 
• Pulmonary embolism 
• Varicose veins 
• Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) 
• Atherosclerosis and vascular hypertension 
• Nonhealing wounds related to poor circulation

Treatment and Procedures

Procedures include:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm stenting
• Bypass surgery (traditional)
• Carotid stenting
• Endarterectomy
• Peripheral arterial intervention, including angioplasty, stenting, and laser atherectomy
• Treatment for chronic nonhealing wounds due to poor circulation

Venous system care, including:

• Ablation
• Arteriovenous malformations
• Phlebitis
• Sclerotherapy
• Varicose veins

When to Seek Vascular Care

Seek vascular care when you have:

• Leg pain or cramping that improves with rest (claudication.) 
• Bulging or discolored veins.
• Weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
• Pulsating mass in the abdomen.
• Slow-healing or nonhealing wounds. 
• Many vascular conditions have no symptoms until advanced — screening is key. 

Why Choose Brown University Health’s Vascular Division?

Benefits include:

• A team of fellowship-trained vascular surgeons and board-certified specialists. 
• Affiliation with Brown Health Medical Group and Brown University’s academic network. 
• Accredited vascular laboratory at all major locations. 
• Focus on prevention, education, and long-term disease management. 
• Collaboration with referring providers for seamless continuity of care. 

Vascular Surgery Resources

The following resources are available to patients:

• Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Resources
• American Stroke Association
• American Heart Association: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Resources