Vascular surgery encompasses a broad range of open and minimally-invasive procedures focused on treating diseases of the blood vessels. This network of arteries, veins, and capillaries is essential for carrying blood throughout your body, nourishing your organs and tissues. When vascular diseases compromise these pathways, it can lead to serious health complications. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeons specialize in diagnosing and managing these conditions with precision and care.
Conditions We Treat
Our vascular specialists address a variety of circulatory issues, including:
- Aortic Aneurysm: A bulging or weakening in the wall of the aorta that can lead to life-threatening ruptures.
- Carotid Artery Disease: Narrowing of the carotid arteries that increases the risk of stroke.
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Reduced blood flow to the limbs, often causing pain and mobility issues.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Blood clots that can form in deep veins, posing risks of pulmonary embolism.
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Poor vein function that leads to leg swelling, pain, and varicose veins.
Advanced Treatment Options
We provide a comprehensive range of surgical and catheter-based treatments tailored to each patient’s needs:
- Carotid Artery Stenting and Surgery: To restore proper blood flow and prevent strokes.
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Using minimally-invasive endovascular techniques or open surgery to reinforce the aorta.
- Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting: To improve circulation in the legs and alleviate symptoms of PAD.
- Hemodialysis Access: To prepare the body for dialysis by creating a connection point for a dialysis machine to reach your blood vessels
Our team employs cutting-edge technologies and innovative therapies to ensure the best outcomes for even the most complex vascular conditions.
Meet Our Experts
Our highly-skilled vascular surgeons, David Hardy, MD, and Colby Ruiz, MD, bring extensive experience and expertise to every case. They are dedicated to providing personalized care, from initial diagnosis to treatment and recovery, ensuring each patient receives the best possible care.
Our office provides a dedicated Vascular Diagnostic Lab on-site. Ultrasound Technologists provide the experienced, superior level of diagnostic imaging needed to support our services.
Lab Services Available:
- Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Lower Extremities Arterial Testing
- Upper Extremities Arterial Testing
- Carotid Ultrasound – Renal Ultrasound – Mesenteric Ultrasound
- Vein Mapping and Dialysis Access Imaging
- Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound for DVT
Physician Referral Recommended
Call the office manager at 229-433-6400 to refer a patient or if you have any questions.
Please fax important medical documents to 229-433-6404 prior to scheduled appointments. Common documents include:
- Patient demographic information
- Most recent office visit H&P
- CT/CXR/PET reports and CD’s/films
- All ultrasound/doppler reports
- Echo or cath report and CD
- Operative notes/procedures
- Most recent discharge summary
- Insurance information
Patients may be scheduled for vascular and diagnostic labs (with or without physician consultations) by calling 229-433-6400 during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.