Vascular surgeons are medical specialists who focus on the treatment of conditions that affect the blood vessels, including arteries and veins. They diagnose and manage a wide range of vascular disorders, including aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and other conditions that affect the blood vessels. Vascular surgeons perform both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, and endovascular repair, as well as traditional open surgeries.

To become a vascular surgeon in Miami, the doctor needs to finish medical school, followed by a 5 year residency in general surgery. They then need to do a 2 year vascular surgery fellowship They then need to get board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Finally they need to get a license to practice vascular surgery in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 15 years to become a vascular surgeon in Miami.

A good vascular surgeon should have excellent communication skills, be compassionate and empathetic towards patients, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination and motor skills, as vascular surgery requires precision and accuracy. Finally, they need to have a good track record of successful surgeries.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best vascular surgeons in Miami.