Vascular Surgery Program

Vascular disorders involve diseases of the blood vessels that pump blood throughout the body. These include

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
• Aneurysms
• Aortic Dissection
• Atherosclerosis (Blocked Arteries)
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Carotid Blockages
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Diabetes-Related Circulatory Problems and Wounds
• Limb Ischemia
• Mesenteric Artery Disease
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Peripheral Artery Aneurysms
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Renal Artery Disease
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)

Our highly skilled vascular surgeons combine university-level expertise and a team approach to find the right treatment for you, with a focus on support, education, and family involvement — all delivered in a convenient, suburban location with leading-edge facilities.

• Endovascular Repair of Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
• Endovascular Repair of Blocked or Narrow Arteries And Veins
• Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
• Radial Artery Access
• Renal Reconstruction
• Revascularization
• Vascular Bypass Procedure
• Visceral Reconstruction

Procedures Performed

As part of the vascular surgery team, Drs. Rao and Foley offer the full spectrum of open, endovascular, and hybrid procedures to treat vascular disease. Procedures include:

• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Carotid Stenting
• Dialysis Access Procedures (creation and maintenance)
• Fenestrated Aortic Stent Grafting
• First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Lower Extremity Arterial Stenting and Bypass
• Mesenteric Artery Stenting and Bypass
• Open and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass (PTAB) with DETOUR™
• Subclavian Artery Stenting and Bypass
• Thoracic Aortic Stent Grafting

Endovascular Hybrid Operating Suite

Our vascular surgeons perform complex, minimally invasive endovascular, open vascular, and hybrid procedures in an advanced Endovascular Hybrid Operating Room on the Doylestown Hospital  campus.

Clinical Trials

Our Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care actively participates in clinical trial research. To learn more about a clinical trial related to your medical condition, call us at 215.345.2328.