Find a Vascular Surgeon in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)
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Local Vascular Surgeons
Dr. Bruce D. Misare, MD
- 2960 North Circle Drive Suite 115
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80909
Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. William R. Fry, MD
- 2222 North Nevada Avenue Suite 5017
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80907
Specialties
- Critical Care Surgery
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. David C. Corry, MD
- 525 North Foote Avenue Suite 202
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80909
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Gregory A. Carlson, MD
- 525 North Foote Avenue Suite 202
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80909
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Joel G. Gotvald, MD
- 2222 North Nevada Suite 5017
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80907
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Karl P. Dittrich, MD
- 175 South Union Boulevard Suite 320
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80910
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Laura C. Kissell, MD
- 175 South Union Boulevard Suite 320
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80910
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Scott N. Hurlbert, MD
- 175 South Union Boulevard Suite 320
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80910
Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
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Dr. Joseph T. Crepps, MD
- 175 South Union Boulevard Suite 320
- Colorado Springs,
- Colorado
- 80910
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- Vascular Surgery
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Colorado Springs Information
Colorado Springs, Colorado is home to 9 practicing vascular surgeons who have offices in 1 county and 4 zip codes, including zip codes 80909, 80910, 80907, and 80903.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado Springs has a population of 369,815, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 vascular surgeon for every 41,090 residents.
Colorado Information
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
Vascular Surgery Information
Description
Vascular surgery is surgery to treat disorders and diseases of the vascular system. A vascular surgeon performs surgery on patients with diseases, disorders, or inflammation of the veins and arteries. These diseases of the blood vessels can include vasculitis, aneurysms, ischemia, thrombosis, varicose veins, and immune system abnormalities.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Vascular Problems, varicose veins, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Peripheral Arterial Disease, pulmonary embolism, retinopathy, Renal Artery Disease, Mesenteric ischemia, Venous disease, Stasis dermatitis, Carotid Artery Disease, cerebrovascular disease, Varicosities, Arteriosclerosis of the extremities, Carotid Endarterectomies, Chronic limb ischemia, Arterial and Femoral Endarterectomies, Acute limb ischemia, abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, and Arterial diseases.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including vascular surgery, arterial surgery, venous surgery, and deep vein surgery.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Echocardiogram, angiography, Photoplethysmography (PPG), Transcranial Doppler (TCD), Doppler Ultrasound, duplex scan, Doppler arterial exams, Noninvasive lab testing, Inferior vena cava scan, Vein mapping, Duplex ultrasound scan, Exercise testing for claudication, and Artery mapping.
