Vascular Surgery Program

Our expert vascular surgeons offer a wide variety of procedures – including minimally invasive options – tailored to your specific needs.

Vascular surgeons treat diseases that affect the arteries, veins, and how blood flows through the body. At Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, our vascular surgeons provide the full spectrum of care, from complex open surgery to state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques. You’ll benefit from an expert and compassionate team working to give you the best possible care.

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Conditions We Treat

• Aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the aorta, the body’s main artery).
• Aortic dissection (a tear in the aorta).
• Carotid artery disease.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Chronic vein occlusions that can cause leg pain or swelling.
• Narrowing of the arteries in the kidneys.
• Pelvic venous disorders causing chronic pelvic pain or varicose veins in unusual locations.
• Peripheral artery disease, diabetes, or venous stasis ulcers that put patients at risk of limb loss.
• Spider veins (web-like veins that appear in the legs and other areas).
• Varicose veins (bulging veins that occur when valves fail).

Treatments and Services

We offer a wide variety of treatments for vascular conditions, including:

• Carotid endarterectomy for carotid artery disease.
• Carotid angioplasty and stenting to improve blood flow, including the TCAR procedure.
• Deep venous reconstruction for chronic venous blockages, either after a blood clot or due to a compression syndrome.
• Dialysis access surgery including AV fistulas and AV grafts.
• Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR/FEVAR)to support weakened sections of the aorta and prevent rupture.
• Limb salvage procedures to prevent amputation when possible, and to assist in the healing of foot wounds.
• Pelvic vein embolization and stenting and other care for pelvic venous disorder.
• Renal artery angioplasty and stenting to restore blood flow to the kidneys.
• Screening ultrasound exams for vascular disease.
• Thrombectomy, medication, and other interventions for acute DVT management.
• Varicose vein treatments including thermal ablation (laser or radiofrequency), non-thermal ablation (VenaSeal and Varithena), and sclerotherapy/

Fully Accredited Vascular Lab

Overlake offers a fully accredited vascular laboratory for the diagnosis of arterial and venous disorders. Our lab provides:

• Noninvasive imaging for carotid disease, aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, and venous disease.
• Advanced services:
  • Advanced imaging for pelvic veins to help diagnose and guide treatment for pelvic venous disorders.
  • Small vessel testing for patients with foot wounds, critical in planning treatment and improving healing.
  • Intracranial ultrasound imaging (TCI) is a technique that measures blood flow in the brain’s major arteries.

Minimally Invasive Options

We use minimally invasive approaches whenever possible. These procedures use small incisions and thin catheters to restore blood flow or close faulty veins. Benefits include:

• Shorter surgeries.
• Less time under anesthesia.
• Less pain after surgery.
• Faster recovery.

Expert Limb-Saving Procedures

The vascular surgeons at Overlake have an exceptionally high success rate in restoring blood flow to at-risk limbs and avoiding unnecessary amputations. Our team uses advanced techniques such as:

• Endovascular angioplasty, stenting, and other techniques using balloon catheters and stents to open blocked arteries.
• Bypass surgery to create a new pathway for blood flow around a blocked artery.

Comprehensive Care for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Our dedicated DVT program provides timely, comprehensive treatment. We stock most DVT medications so we can often begin treatment immediately, and we closely monitor patients to ensure safe recovery. When medication alone is not enough, we offer advanced procedures to remove or dissolve clots and restore blood flow.

Comprehensive Care for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins and spider veins are not only a cosmetic concern — they can cause pain, swelling, and restless legs, and may progress to skin changes or ulcers. At Overlake, we offer the full range of modern, minimally invasive treatments for vein disease, including:

• Thermal ablation with laser or radiofrequency.
• Non-thermal ablation with VenaSeal or Varithena.
• Sclerotherapy and echosclerotherapy for both surface and deeper veins.

We offer treatment in our outpatient vein center, usually with no downtime. Patients benefit from relief of symptoms, improved appearance, and prevention of long-term complications.

Comprehensive Care for Pelvic Venous Disease

Pelvic venous disorders are an under-recognized cause of chronic pelvic pain, leg varicose veins in unusual locations, and vulvar or perineal varices. At Overlake, we provide specialized evaluation and treatment for these complex conditions.

• Advanced imaging in our accredited vascular lab to evaluate the pelvic veins.
• Minimally invasive embolization to close off abnormal veins.
• Stenting to correct vein narrowing or compression when needed.

We designed our pelvic vein program to improve quality of life by addressing the true source of symptoms and preventing recurrence of varicose veins.

Strong Track Record for Dialysis Access Surgery

Our vascular surgeons have an excellent record in creating dialysis access, even in challenging cases. Options include:

• AV fistula: connecting an artery to a vein for durable access.
• AV graft: using a small, flexible tube when veins are not suitable for a fistula.

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