Why Geisinger Vascular Surgery?
Today, through intervention most patients diagnosed with vascular disease can be helped and live meaningful lives. But getting the right diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment from the start is critical. At Geisinger’s Department of Vascular Surgery, our sole focus is vascular disease. Our six board-certified vascular surgeons have unparalleled expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of vascular disease, and they use the latest technology and the most innovative techniques to improve the patient's outcome. We see patient promptly after we receive the referral.

Patient-Focused Treatment
We recognize that each patient is unique and each type of vascular disease is different – the best treatment for one patient may not be right for another. So you can rest assured that the surgical approach recommended at Geisinger will be the best one for you. And while we are best known for our advanced vascular surgical techniques, we take particular pride in the compassion and dedication of our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff.

A Unified Approach to Vascular Disease
We approach vascular disease as a team, with doctors, nurses and staff working together to guide each patient through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We have a team devoted to diagnosing vascular disease utilizing advanced imaging technology in our accredited vascular lab. This information helps the vascular surgeon remove aneurysms and blockages without disrupting critical body functions.

Advanced  Vascular Surgery Expertise
Recent studies have show that for vascular disease, patients have fewer complications if they have surgery at a hospital that performs high volumes of these operations and if the surgery is performed by a vascular surgeon with expertise in the procedure. Our vascular surgeons are among the most experienced vascular surgeons in the nation. They perform the most cutting-edge surgical innovations, including endovascular procedures such as carotid stents. This type of procedure, which uses small incision rather than one large incision, results in less post-surgical pain and a faster recovery. Our surgeons also perform traditional vascular surgery with outstanding outcomes.

Nursing and Supportive Care
Our nurses and care managers work together with the doctor and are an essential part of the vascular team. Their support and encouragement bring tremendous comfort to our patients and their families. Specially trained, they care for the patient before, during and after surgery; help manage clinical trials; educate the patient about what to expect when they go home from the hospital; and coordinate care for after discharge. They also communicate with family to address their needs and concerns.