Overview
Your arteries and veins play a vital role in your overall health, which is why our vascular care team collaborates with primary care providers and specialists to develop personalized care plans that address your vascular needs.
Vascular disease prevention and preserving vascular health are prioritized while empowering patients with knowledge to sustain their vascular health. And our specialists work to ensure all lifestyle, medicinal, endovascular and surgical treatments are factored into care plans.
Along with vascular care, M Health Fairview has services specializing in the treatment of veins and wound care. We have a variety of vein care solutions including treatments for spider veins, varicose veins, and other conditions that impact veins. Additionally, M Health Fairview has six wound care centers that provide individualized treatment plans to minimize chances of infection and increase your quality of life.
Conditions
Please note: We diagnose and treat many types of vascular issues, including complex, co-occurring conditions. Below is a list of some of the vascular conditions we treat.
Specialties
Vascular Medicine
Vascular medicine is devoted to the study, prevention, prompt diagnosis, and long-term treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels.
Vascular Surgery
M Health Fairview's vascular surgeons treat diseases of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and lymphatics) outside of the heart.
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Why M Health Fairview?
Putting you at the center of your care
M Health Fairview patients are at the center of their own care and involved in decisions related to their health. We provide state-of-the-art, non-invasive approaches to vascular disease detection. And our physicians are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases and conditions that affect arteries and veins.
If surgery is necessary, you are in good hands. M Health Fairview’s vascular surgeons are experienced with critical limb salvage, repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid artery surgery, peripheral artery disease and treatments for other vascular diseases.
A holistic approach with decades of experience for comprehensive care
M Health Fairview’s vascular medicine program is one of the most respected in the nation and our team has decades of experience with vascular care. The program has been recognized for its focus on individual, family, and community health while providing a holistic approach to care.
We provide a range of care options using a multidisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive care that meets your individual needs. And with a variety of care choices, including telemedicine, and our network of clinics and hospitals you can get vascular care statewide.
Patient Testimonials
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Vascular Care Resources
Orthotics and Prosthetics
We use advanced technology and equipment to collaborate closely with you, your family, and your medical providers. Our goal is to create and provide orthotic and prosthetic solutions tailored to help you resume your lifestyle and engage in activities that matter to you.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Rehabilitation
M Health Fairview therapists will help you develop an exercise program to reduce your PAD symptoms and the risk of future blockages.
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on both insurance coverage and the provider’s specialty. In general, patients do not need a referral to see non-surgical vascular physicians or advance practice providers who can diagnose and treat vascular issues. These highly trained providers – who specialize in vascular care – collaborate with patients to develop individualized care plans.
Insurance plans commonly require referrals for evaluation by a surgeon and completion of conservative treatment prior to advanced imaging or non-surgical procedures. Please check with your insurer about such requirements.
Vascular disease is often silent and without symptoms. Early detection and prevention can improve your quality of life and may even save it. M Health Fairview offers vascular disease screening in a nationally accredited vascular lab. A complete screening is painless and takes less than an hour. All tests are performed non-invasively (no needles).
Your family history, symptoms, medications, and other risk factors all help in diagnosing a vascular disease. Several tests and imaging can also be used to provide your doctor with a clear picture of your cardiovascular health.
Although vascular disease is common, every patient’s situation is unique. How do you know that the treatment plan your doctor developed is the best one for your specific case? One way to know is to seek a second opinion from another physician.
Second opinions are a common practice in vascular care, and almost all doctors welcome another doctor’s viewpoint. In fact, some health systems use a multidisciplinary team approach, where a group of experts from relevant specialties come together in real time to consider each patient’s case and determine the best course of treatment for that individual.
Second opinion consultations can help you feel confident that you’re getting the best possible treatment, and they are covered by many health insurance plans, too. To find out how to get a second opinion, talk with your doctor or care coordinator.
Providers at M Health Fairview are in-network on many insurance plans. Whether you’re thinking about changing doctors or seeking care from a specialist, we know it’s important to find a provider who understands your needs – and one who is covered under your health insurance plan.
Insurance coverage may change what services and providers are covered throughout the year. Before scheduling an appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your health plan to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your health plan will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs that will be your responsibility.
Unlike most other hospitals and health systems, academic-driven health systems are connected to a university, and particularly to a medical school. This type of organization offers several benefits when it comes to treating vascular disease.
Academic health systems are the first institutions to benefit from cutting-edge clinical research as it moves from the lab to the bedside. In many cases, academic programs are large enough to support a wide range of vascular specialists. They typically have invested in state-of-the-art equipment that enables them to lead the way at the forefront of medical and surgical technology. These institutions are also the training grounds for the next generation of vascular doctors through medical residence and subspecialty fellowship programs.
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