Vascular Disease

Exceptional Care 
Duke serves as a referral center for vascular care, which means other hospitals send patients here because we offer highly specialized services for even the most complex vascular conditions. This level of care is only available at a handful of centers in the region.

Innovative Treatments
We offer the full spectrum of vascular treatments, including the latest technologies, therapies, and minimally invasive surgical techniques to manage venous and arterial diseases. We are involved in many clinical trials investigating new treatments, which means you may have access to therapies that are not yet available elsewhere.

Highly Experienced, Leading Experts
Our vascular surgeons perform hundreds of procedures each year for a wide variety of vascular conditions, which means they are more likely to deliver high-quality outcomes. Many of our doctors serve on national committees and have helped establish international treatment guidelines for certain vascular diseases and circulatory disorders.

Team Approach
Because vascular disorders can affect almost any part of the body and often develop along with conditions like diabetes and heart disease, our vascular experts work closely with other specialists throughout Duke. We also support other specialists to address bleeding or clotting concerns. Together, we collaborate to provide a customized treatment plan for your specific diagnosis.

Sophisticated Imaging Capabilities
We are one of the few centers in the world to use dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI). This technology uses a contrast dye to capture accurate images of blood flow in tissues, muscles, bones, and other parts of the body. Our radiologists created the standards for using DCE-MRI in diagnosing vascular malformations.

In addition to more standard imaging options like CT and MRI scans, our specially trained technologists also offer vascular/intravascular ultrasound, invasive angiography, and blood pressure studies to evaluate blood vessels in the neck, abdomen, arms, and legs. Radiation-free imaging options do not require a referral and are ideal for detecting cholesterol plaque causing narrowing, blood clots, and venous insufficiency (i.e., leaky valves) in a convenient outpatient setting.

Long-Term Follow-Up
Even after undergoing vascular surgery, we continue to see you in clinic to follow your progress and quickly address any complications. We want to ensure you recover well and remain as healthy as possible.