Who is a Vascular Surgeon?

A medical surgeon who is well trained in Vascular Surgery is called Vascular Surgeon. They treat and diagnose medical conditions related to the Vascular System of arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation through medications, surgeries, and lifestyle modifications.

What are the qualifications of a Vascular Surgeon?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, the following are a few of the specialties or extra qualifications required to be Vascular Surgeon:

• Certificate in Vascular Surgery (The American Board of Surgery)
• FNB- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
• FRCS - General Surgery (Vascular)
• DNB - Peripheral Vascular Surgery
• Ph.D. - Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery
• MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
• MCh - Vascular Surgery

How often should an individual visit a Vascular Surgeon?

Individuals who are suffering from any of the Vascular diseases should consult a Vascular Surgeon twice a year. Healthy individuals can consult a Vascular Surgeon once in 2-3 years to check the health condition of one’s Vascular system.

Which conditions are treated by a Vascular Surgeon?

Individuals who suffer from any of the vascular diseases can consult a Vascular Surgeon. Few of the vascular diseases are:

• Peripheral artery disease
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Carotid artery disease
• Varicose veins
• Arteriovenous malformation
• Chronic renal insufficiency
• Aortic dissection
• Atherosclerosis
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Diabetes and vascular disease
• Critical limb-threatening ischemia
• Congenital vascular malformation
• Fibromuscular dysplasia
• Lymphedema
• Thrombophilia

What is the difference between a Vascular Surgeon and a Neurologist?

Vascular Surgeons are the doctors who can treat and diagnose medical conditions and diseases related to the vascular system. Neurologists are the physicians who treat and diagnose disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Can a Vascular Surgeon treat lymphedema?

Lymphedema can be treated with medications and in case if medications are not improving the condition of the patient, then the Vascular Surgeon can perform surgery to treat lymphedema. Even after the surgery, the patient should follow all the instructions provided by the Vascular Surgeon.

Which surgeries and procedures can a Vascular surgeon perform?

Vascular Surgeon performs many surgeries in order to treat different types of medical conditions related to the vascular system. Few of the surgeries and procedures that can be performed by Vascular Surgeon are:

• Thrombectomy
• Endovascular aneurysm repair
• Endarterectomy
• Aortocaval fistula repair
• Bypass surgery
• Carotid artery stenting
• Angioplasty
• Vascular reconstruction
• Vein removal
• Vascular stenting
• Renal artery bypass