Vascular Surgery
If you have an aortic aneurysm or another vascular disease, the vascular surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center can provide expert treatment with the most advanced technology. We collaborate with other heart experts to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all vascular conditions, including:
Meet Your Care Team
John A. CurciMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aneurysm, Aortic Center, Carotid Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgery
Louis GarrardIII, MD
- Aneurysm, Carotid Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgery, Visceral and Renovascular Disorders
Thomas C. NaslundMD
- Aneurysm, Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Center, Cardiac Surgery, Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vascular Surgery
Patrick A. StoneMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aortic Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Vascular Surgery
Why Choose Vascular Surgery at Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently recognized for its dedication to health care quality, including recognition by the Vascular Quality Initiative as a Carotid Care Quality Champion
- Skilled specialists
Our surgeons are certified by the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery. Their extensive training makes them uniquely skilled to care for you. We use the least invasive procedures to get the best results, and we have a history of pioneering innovative techniques, such as minimally invasive aneurysm repair. We often treat people with complex health challenges who have been told their conditions are inoperable.
- Depth of experience
We treat a great number of patients with a wide variety of vascular conditions. Patients from around the region come to us for aortic aneurysm and dissection repair. Our experience means care you won’t find in every medical center.
- Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
- 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.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Angioplasty
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Atherectomy
- Stent grafting
- Vascular bypass




