Overview
The University of Tennessee Medical Center provides vascular care to Knoxville and the surrounding counties of East Tennessee. The Vascular department provides medical, interventional and surgical care for vascular conditions. Care delivery is provided through an interdisciplinary approach that is patient and family centered. Delivery of services requires collaboration with patients, physicians, clinical teams, administrators and key partners. Care, treatment and services are provided in the emergent, inpatient and outpatient settings.
University Vascular Surgeons are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins. The Vascular Surgery Team is at the forefront of research and innovation. Our board-certified physicians provide advanced surgical procedures and non-invasive vascular system testing using state-of-the-art technology and expertise.
Aortic Center
The Aortic Center is our regional referral center is designed to provide easy and timely access for the evaluation and treatment of aortic aneurysms and other abnormalities of the aorta. Our team of surgeons and clinical staff work closely together to ensure the best possible treatment for patients. As the region’s preferred hospital for the treatment of aortic disorders we strive to set the standard for quality care.
Diagnostic and Treatment Services
Our Non-invasive Vascular Lab is an accredited lab by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). The vascular team is made up of registered sonographers with specialized training in vascular studies. Endovascular Services combines conventional open surgical and endovascular procedures to treat a wide variety of vascular diseases.
Vascular Access Center
The Vascular Access Center provides comprehensive vascular access care to chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease patients throughout the region. Our goal is to provide you with a quality functional vascular access, as well as keeping you from missing dialysis treatments and having unnecessary hospitalizations. This will be achieved through a team approach between the vascular access coordinator, your dialysis clinic, your nephrologist and your vascular surgeon.
