CERTIFIED EXPERTISE
Certified Experience sets us apart
At Kern Vascular Center, every physician on our team is a board-certified vascular surgeon, uniquely qualified to:
• Diagnose and manage complex vascular conditions
• Perform catheter-based interventions (angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy)
• Offer open surgical solutions when needed (bypass, endarterectomy, aneurysm repair)
• Provide long-term follow-up and continuity of care
| Qualification | Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon | Other Providers (e.g., IR, Cardiology) |
|---|---|---|
|
Formal Vascular Surgery Fellowship |
✅ Yes |
🚫 No |
|
Trained in Open Surgery |
✅ Yes |
🚫 No |
|
Performs Endovascular Procedures |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
|
Focus Exclusively on Vascular Disease |
✅ Yes |
⚠️ Partial |
Why Choosing a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeons Matter
At Kern Vascular Center, we understand that patients seeking vascular care may encounter a wide range of providers—interventional radiologists, cardiologists, and vascular medicine specialists—all of whom may present themselves as “vascular experts.” However, not all of these providers are trained in the full scope of vascular disease management. Only board-certified vascular surgeons are specifically trained to treat both arterial and venous diseases using the full spectrum of care—from noninvasive evaluations to minimally invasive endovascular procedures to complex open surgical reconstructions. This comprehensive training ensures patients receive the safest, most effective treatment options tailored to their condition.