Vascular Surgery
Our specialties offer expert medical care across multiple health conditions with experienced doctors, advanced treatments, and patient-focused healthcare services.
Your vascular health matters — let’s talk.
Whether you’ve noticed symptoms, received a referral, or simply want peace of mind about your circulatory health, our vascular surgery team is ready to help. Book a consultation today and take a confident step towards better blood flow, healthier vessels, and a stronger future.
Approach to Vascular Surgery
Our approach to vascular surgery combines clinical excellence with a patient-first philosophy. The vascular system — the intricate network of arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels that sustains every organ — demands precision, experience, and a thorough understanding of each patient’s overall health. Our specialists apply the latest evidence-based techniques, from open reconstructive surgery to minimally invasive endovascular procedures, to treat complex circulatory conditions with confidence and care. We are committed to restoring blood flow, preventing limb loss, and improving the long-term vascular health of every patient we treat.
Primary Care of Vascular Conditions
Effective vascular care begins long before a surgical intervention is required. Primary care plays a vital role in identifying risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol — all of which significantly increase the likelihood of arterial and venous disease. Our vascular team works in close partnership with general practitioners and specialist physicians to ensure early detection, timely referral, and personalised management plans. Whether a patient requires lifestyle modification, medical therapy, or surgical evaluation, we provide a structured, coordinated pathway from first presentation through to ongoing follow-up and disease monitoring.
Arterial Disease
Diagnosis and surgical management of conditions including peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, and renal artery disease — using both open and endovascular approaches to restore circulation and prevent life-threatening complications.
Venous Disorders
Comprehensive treatment of varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and venous ulceration — tailored to each patient’s severity and lifestyle, with options ranging from compression therapy to minimally invasive ablation techniques.
Endovascular Interventions
Advanced image-guided procedures including angioplasty, stenting, and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) — offering patients effective treatment with smaller incisions, reduced risk, and significantly shorter recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.
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Our Industry Expertise
You know your body better than anyone, so when aches, pains or sprains make your life more challenging, it’s a good idea to seek help from specialists. At Tufts Medicine, you’ll have a care team of experts — who can help you find relief when you’re living with the following conditions:
Specialist in Cardiothoracic
Dr. Arun Arockia Rajesh
M.B.B.S., M.D, D.M.(Cardio)
Interventional Cardiologist
FAQs About The Service
There are many questions about the service, we have selected frequently asked questions about this service. If you do not see your answer, please contact us.
What conditions does a vascular surgeon treat?
Vascular surgeons manage a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. This includes peripheral arterial disease, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, diabetic foot complications, and renovascular hypertension. Both surgical and non-surgical treatment options are considered based on each patient's individual clinical profile.
What is the difference between open surgery and endovascular treatment?
Open vascular surgery involves a direct incision to access and repair the affected blood vessel, and is often required for complex or extensive disease. Endovascular treatment is a minimally invasive alternative performed through small punctures in the skin, using catheters and imaging guidance to place stents or grafts inside the vessel. Endovascular procedures generally involve shorter hospital stays and faster recovery, though the best approach depends on the nature and location of the vascular problem.
How do I know if I need to see a vascular surgeon?
Common warning signs that warrant a vascular assessment include leg pain or cramping when walking, non-healing wounds on the feet or legs, sudden swelling of a limb, visible or painful varicose veins, and a pulsating sensation in the abdomen. If you have risk factors such as diabetes, smoking history, hypertension, or a family history of aortic disease, your GP may recommend a vascular screening even without symptoms. Early evaluation can prevent serious complications including stroke, limb loss, and aneurysm rupture.
