Peripheral Artery Disease
If you have peripheral artery disease, you know what it’s like to have painful legs, difficulty walking or a sore that won’t heal. The vascular specialists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center can help. Our Peripheral Artery Disease Program offers a variety of treatments to help your legs feel better, so you can be more active.
Conditions We Treat
We treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its symptoms and related conditions, including:
- Painful legs
- Trouble walking
- Sores that don’t heal
Meet Your Care Team
Aaron W. AdayMD, MSc
- Aortic Center, Cardiovascular Disease, General Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Mazen KhalilMD
- Cardiovascular Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease: Why Choose Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible.
- Skilled clinicians
Our cardiologists and vascular surgeons include leaders of national vascular organizations and peripheral artery disease councils. We have the only dedicated vascular medicine program in the region — including a nationally accredited vascular laboratory to ensure your accurate diagnosis. Their vast experience means expert care for you.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Advanced care
As part of the region’s leading academic health system, we’re leaders in solving the most complex problems. That prepares us to solve any problem. You can rest assured you’ll receive the latest care available.
- Clinical trials
We offer some of the most promising approaches being tested in patient studies called clinical trials. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you all the information you need to make your best decision. Find a clinical trial.
- Online health portal
We want to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. You can use our secure online portal, My Health at Vanderbilt, to send messages to your care team, schedule appointments, manage medications and access your medical records.















