About the Division of Vascular Diseases and Surgery
The Division of Vascular Diseases and Surgery specializes in the comprehensive care of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic system. Faculty in the division see over 8,000 outpatient visits and perform over 2,000 endovascular cases and major open vascular surgeries yearly. We specialize in complete care for any vascular condition, from a patient’s initial visit, to diagnostic testing, interventional or minimally invasive endovascular treatments (such as stenting and angioplasty), open surgical treatments (such as bypass surgery) and most importantly, ongoing lifelong post-treatment care.
Ohio State offers a number of programs that set us apart from other medical centers. Some of our many areas of excellence include the following:
Ohio State Aortic Center
The Ohio State Aortic Center combines the expertise of highly skilled physicians including vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons and cardiologists to provide a tailored approach to each patient’s care. This includes conventional surgery and new, minimally invasive procedures. In addition to scheduled aortic procedures, the Aortic Center also provides treatment for emergent and life threatening aneurysms.
Limb Preservation Program
Vascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease and diabetes, account for more than half the amputations in the United States. With early intervention and expert care, many of these limbs could be saved. The experts at the Limb Preservation Program within the Comprehensive Wound Center offer a multidisciplinary approach and advanced techniques to treat patients with limb-threatening conditions.
Ohio State Total Vein Care
Ohio State Total Vein Care, located within Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, is home to board certified vascular surgeons with more than 30 years experience in the treatment of venous disease. Total Vein Care provides a variety of treatment options for those affected by spider or varicose veins. Total Vein Care is one of the only practices in central Ohio that only employs board certified vascular surgeons, therefore our surgeons are uniquely qualified to treat both the cosmetic and the underlying medical cause of patients' venous disease.
More about the division
Faculty Spotlights
Aortic aneurysms: A silent killer and the surgeon fighting back
Dr. Kristine Orion, director of the Aortic Center at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, pioneers innovative aneurysm treatments through multidisciplinary care and groundbreaking clinical trials like stAAAble and AAA-SHAPE, advancing outcomes for complex aortic conditions.
Aortic aneurysms: A silent killer and the surgeon fighting back
Vascular surgeon designs surgical stents that could save countless lives
Discover how a groundbreaking invention by Dr. Bryan Tillman, a vascular surgeon at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, is transforming surgical care with a retrievable stent that keeps blood flowing during complex procedures—and could open doors to lifesaving advancements beyond the operating room.
Vascular surgeon designs surgical stents that could save countless lives