Purpose of Center

Diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease (blockages or other abnormalities of the arteries and veins of the arms, legs, neck and abdomen).

• The Vascular Laboratory aids in the diagnosis of vascular disease through non-invasive tests that require no needles and are painless. It is an accredited facility, staffed by licensed professionals.
• Patients are seen in the Vascular Clinic for evaluation and treatment by doctors who have received specialty training in the treatment of vascular disorders.

Tests performed include:

• Carotid Ultrasound
• Venous Ultrasound
• Veins of upper and lower extremities
• Arterial Testing
• Arteries of upper and lower extremities
• Abdominal ultrasound

Physicians

Boulos Toursarkissian, MD
is Medical Director for the Vascular Lab and is Associate Professor and Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at UTHSCSA.

Ryan T. Hagino, MD - Associate Professor
Paula K. Shireman, MD - Assistant Professor
Maureen K. Sheehan, MD - Assistant Professor
W. Tracey Jones, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor

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