Dr. Christopher Griggs, DO
Vascular Surgery ·
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Age 42
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Dr. Christopher Griggs, DO is a vascular surgery specialist in Hickory, NC and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from Kansas City College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and specializes in vascular surgery, wound & burn care, and more.
CATAWBA VALLEY VASCULAR SURGERY
1899 Tate Blvd SE Ste 2106
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-9105
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Comp Choice
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
- CompCare
- CompPsych
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Top Care Areas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Venous Insufficiency
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
very high
more than 95% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- Wound & Burn Care
2 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery*
- General Vascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery*
56 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Arterial Thrombosis
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Buerger's Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Atherosclerosis
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Dissecting Aneurysm
- Effort Vein Thrombosis
- Femoral Aneurysm
- Foot Wounds
- Iliac Aneurysm
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Leg Wounds
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Popliteal Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Ruptured Aneurysm
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Saccular Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thromboembolism
- Thrombosis
- Toe Wounds
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Thrombosis
- Venous Ulcer
- Visceral Aneurysm
- Wound and-or Ulcer Foot
- Wound Infection
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61 Procedures
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aneurysm Stenting
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Arterial Doppler Ultrasound
- Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Central Line Insertion
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins
- In-Office Ultrasound
- Laparotomy
- Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Mechanical Embolectomy
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Peripheral Angiograms
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Stenting
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Port Removal
- Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Renal Artery Angioplasty
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
- Stenting
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Ultrasound, Abdominal Aortic
- Ultrasound, Renal
- Ultrasound, SMA
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Varicose Vein Surgery
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Procedure
- Vascular Shunt
- Vascular Stenting
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vein Treatment
- Venogram With Pressure Measurement
- Venography
- Venous Access Creation and Care
- Venous and Arterial Thrombolysis
- Venous Closure
- Venous Doppler (Legs and Arms)
- Venous Sclerotherapy
- Venous Thrombolysis
- Wound Care and Management
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Kansas / Main CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- Kansas City College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Southpointe Cleveland Clin Hlth SysInternship Hospital | Completed 2005
- Southpointe Cleveland Clin Hlth SysResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- Deborah Heart and Lung CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
- Rockhurst UniversityOther Education | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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- AetnaAetna HMOAetna POSAetna PPOBehavioral HealthNational Advantage
- Beech Street (Multiplan)Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Access PPOBlue Advantage HMOBlue Advantage Plus HMOBlue Care HMOPreferred Care Blue PPO
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
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- Comp ChoiceComp Results
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)Compassionate Care Network (CCN) PPO
- CompCare
- CompPsych
- CorVel
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