Vascular Care

Setting the Standard for Vascular Care

At Catholic Health, our network of hospitals continues to set the standard for vascular care in Western New York. We combine the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team and cutting-edge treatment options to ensure our patients get the care they need. Our achievements as a network are anchored by the Aortic & Vascular Center of Excellence at Sisters of Charity Hospital and our vascular department at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

Blockages in arteries, veins, and/or capillaries cause serious health concerns that could put patients at higher risk for a heart attack or stroke. That’s why our vascular team is dedicated to finding the best means of restoring blood flow and supporting patient recovery.

Catholic Health is home to a team of board certified vascular surgeons with a passion for collaboration and innovation. Our team offers patients comprehensive and coordinated care for the full range of aortic and vascular conditions – from the most complex to those that can be treated medically.

Here, our patient-centered approach and commitment to excellence set the bar for patients seeking quality vascular care in the region.

Services

» Bone Densitometry » Angiogram » Electroencephalogram (EEG) » Electrocardiogram (EKG) » Electrophysiology Study

Treatments & Procedures

» PAD Supervised Exercise Therapy » Peripheral Arterial Bypass Surgery » Sclerotherapy » Limb Preservation Program » Angioplasty » Carotid Endarterectomy » Stent Placement » Atherectomy

Why Choose Catholic Health for Vascular Care?

Our vascular team includes highly skilled board certified vascular surgeons and endovascular specialists who provide care for vascular conditions, including:

Abdominal aortic aneurysms
Thoracic aortic aneurysms
Carotid artery disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral venous disease (DVT and varicose veins)
Vascular access for patients with kidney failure

Our vascular team provides a variety of treatments for vascular conditions. These may include:

Medical management
Lifestyle changes
Peripheral vascular interventions (minimally invasive)
Surgery – open and endovascular procedures

Aortic & Vascular Center at Sisters of Charity Hospital

Our team of board certified physicians and specialist nurses in the Aortic and Vascular Center at Sisters of Charity Hospital are dedicated to finding the right way to care for each individual patient. From the quality and safety of our facilities to advanced treatment options, we were the first Aortic & Vascular Center in Western New York to:

Have a vascular lab accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Testing Laboratories (IAC – Vascular), which certifies the quality of our vascular diagnostic testing
Join the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI), a national database through the Society of Vascular Surgery, which allows our surgeons to benchmark progress against national data
Perform an approved trial of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAA) using fenestrated endografts, a life-saving procedure that can be used to treat patients that would otherwise be considered high-risk

Our facilities at Sisters include two hybrid operating rooms where surgical teams can perform both endovascular and surgical procedures. Our advanced imaging center ensures a fast, accurate diagnosis. In addition, all vascular surgeons in the Aortic Center have received a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification, which is an achievement in the highest standard of vascular ultrasound interpretation.

Vascular Care at The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

A Regional Leader in Cardiac Surgery and Valve Repair

The experienced cardiac and vascular surgeons at Mercy are focused on providing compassionate, personalized care. As a team we are:

Designated by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care for quality care. This program recognizes hospitals across the country that have a proven track record for delivering better patient outcomes, including fewer complications and readmissions
Earned a Top 3-star rating for heart bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement surgery from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) (July 2019-June 2022)
Named a High Performing Hospital for Heart Attack Care by U.S. News & World Report for the reporting period 2022-23
Presented the highest Gold Quality Achievement Awards for Heart Attack Care and Stroke Care by the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Get With the Guidelines program
The first center in Western New York to perform the procedure for PFO closure, an active response to high risk of stroke
The first center in Western New York to perform cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) implant, a device-based therapy for patients with heart failure