MedStar Health has 20 vascular laboratories across the region, providing convenience wherever you live. Our vascular studies are interpreted by vascular surgeons who hold Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certifications. With 40,000 studies performed annually, our program has one of the highest volumes in the region. All of our labs are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, providing confidence that high standards and best practices are applied consistently and meticulously.
We provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options for conditions of the carotid, peripheral, and abdominal venous and arterial systems, including:
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Ankle-brachial indices
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Bypass graft interrogation
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Carotid, aortic and renal artery duplex scanning
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Dialysis access mapping
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Mesenteric/celiac arterial duplex scanning
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Peripheral arterial duplex scanning
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Raynaud’s testing
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Segmental pressures and waveforms analysis
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Screenings, in accordance with CMS guidelines
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Thoracic outlet syndrome testing
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Venous insufficiency assessment
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Venous duplex evaluation
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Venous mapping
What to expect from vascular access device implantation
After you and your doctor decide which device you need, the skin of the implantation site is cleaned thoroughly. Your doctor may use X-ray or ultrasound guidance to properly place the device. You’ll receive medication to numb the site, and the doctor will make an incision.
Larger devices require your doctor to use a guide wire to see where to place the device in the blood vessel. A guide wire is a wire the doctor inserts into the blood vessel during the insertion procedure. Once the device is in place, the guide wire is removed. Part of the device will remain outside your skin. You’ll receive instructions on how to keep the device clean, dry, and in place. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any swelling, pain, or soreness at the device insertion site, as this may be a sign of an infection or injury.
If you’re receiving a port, the doctor will create a small pocket under your skin so doctors and nurses can access your port later.
Tests
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Our providers
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Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Jason Crowner, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Joshua A. Dearing, MD
Vascular Surgery
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John Harvey, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Wendy S. Lobo, AGACNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Marissa Mallari Magtanong, AGNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Melissa Kanji Meghpara, DO
Vascular Surgery
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Brittany C. Montgomery, AGACNP-BC, APRN, MSN
Vascular Surgery
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Dana Lurae Parker, ANP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Asmeret Tewolde, FNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Lisa Anne Yager, AGPCNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Sarkis Garabet Aghazarian, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Rodeen Rahbar, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy. Baltimore, MD 21218
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr. Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Harbor Hospital
3001 S. Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC, 20007
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832
Ask MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
Have general questions for our heart and vascular program? Email us at AskMHVI@medstar.net. If you have clinically-specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.