Comprehensive Vascular Therapies
Piedmont Augusta’s vascular team provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic care for the entire spectrum of circulation disorders, from medical management to minimally invasive endovascular therapy to conventional open surgery. These disorders include:
- Aortic aneurysms including in the abdomen, chest as well as complex aneurysms that are in both the chest and abdomen
- Peripheral arterial aneurysms in the legs, including femoral aneurysms and popliteal aneurysms
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) ranging from leg pain with walking to critical limb-threatening arterial insufficiency causing ulcers, non-healing wounds or gangrene
- Complex, individualized patient care for blood clots in the legs and/or lungs, to include IVC filters, vein reconstruction and Penumbra vacuum system for clot removal.
Our vascular team also treats vein disorders including:
- Varicose veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or pooling of blood in the legs
- Thrombophlebitis or inflammation of a vein related to a blood clot
Piedmont Augusta's Vascular Surgeons participate in clinical trials to improve how vascular care is delivered to patients.
Vein Center: Piedmont Augusta’s Vein Center provides treatment of vein diseases including venous reflux, varicose veins, spider veins and venous ulcers through both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.