Clinical Care

The Vascular Surgical specialty is dedicated to the care and treatment of all vessels outside the heart and brain. Our surgeons treat arteries that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to all areas of the body, as well as veins that return blood to the heart. This includes the aorta that feeds the abdomen and legs, and the carotid arteries that feed the brain, as well as many smaller vessels. University of Michigan faculty can also treat wounds caused by the lack of blood supply to lower legs and feet.

Our surgeons can perform several minimally invasive treatment options where graft placement can substitute for conventional surgery in a much simpler procedure. The surgeon cuts a small opening to insert the device that carries the graft. This enables a shorter recovery time and less pain. Our surgeons can also perform diagnostic testing such as arteriography. The vascular surgery specialty remains focused on open procedures which we perform when indicated.

In the U-M Cardiovascular Center, we work in conjunction with internists who we refer to for medical management after surgical intervention is completed. You may also return to your primary care physician who we will communicate with to discuss follow-up needs.

We have several surgeons who specialize in treatment of varicose and spider veins at our Livonia Vein Center. They can also treat lymphedema, chronic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and several of the primarily venous vascular diseases. This clinic is at the Center for Specialty Care building at 8 Mile & Haggerty just off 275.