Which type of doctor specializes in peripheral vascular diseases?

Question

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is peripheral vascular disease?

Answer 1

Vascular Surgeon: Don't let the name scare you...Vascular surgeons (unlike cardiologists and radiologists) are trained in all aspects of PVD management (not just surgery) go to vascularweb.Org and search for a board-certified vascular surgeon near you.

Answer 2

Vascular surgeon: Offers both surgical and Endovascular options

Answer 3

Vascular Surgeon: Vascular physicians are mostly vascular surgeons, as traditionally most patients needed nothing or surgery. The risk factors are treated by the pmd and the surgeon encorages exercise, does angioplasty/stents or surgery etc. There are now some vascular medicine mds and cardiologists treating pad. Invasive radiologists and invasive cardiologists are also involved.

Answer 4

Several: Angiologists, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists, like myself.

Answer 5

Vascular surgeon: Can offer both open and Endovascular options for treatment

Answer 6

Interventionalist !: In addition to vascular surgeons, an interventional cardiologist or interventional radiologist may be able to handle it.

Answer 7

Vascular Surgeon: Vascular surgery is a medical discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, exclusive of the heart. Interventional treatment can be both surgical and non-surgical (i.e. Catheter based and minimally invasive) and as such, make vascular surgeons uniquely qualified to provide unbiased recommendations for patients.

Answer 8

Vascular specialists: Vascular surgeons, vascular medicine internists, cardiologists, and interventional radiologists all specialize in treating pad. They differ in the types of treatment they may offer.

Answer 9

Vascular surgeon: Vascular surgeons are specially trained to treat peripheral vascular disease both with our without surgery. This includes disease involving the aorta, arteries of the neck, limbs, and abdominal organs. Other specialties can treat some of these issues but a board-certified vascular surgeon is the best option for patients with these problems.

Answer 10

Vascular surgeon!!!: Others occasionally, but, that is all vascular surgeons do!

Answer 11

Vascular surgeon: Traditionally vascular surgeons are specific experts in the diagnosis and treatment of non cardiac atherosclerotic arterial occlusive disease. Although a number of other specialties (e.g. cardiology, IR) may provide some similar components treatment, a modern vascular surgeon provides a comprehensive medical, endovascular and surgical approach to this disease entity.

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