At Mesa View Regional Hospital, a vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in your arteries and veins (blood vessels).

This specialist treats a range of health problems, from varicose veins and ulcers to life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysms and can help patients reduce their chances for stroke caused by carotid stenosis. Vascular specialists can also help patients manage other chronic conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment and kidney failure through access procedures — arteriovenous (AV) graft and AV fistula.

No vascular condition is simple in the eyes of the patient and the vascular team is dedicated to offering compassionate and comprehensive care. From the cosmetic treatment of spider and varicose veins to lifesaving endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms, each patient is treated with respect and dignity.

Ask your primary care provider if a vascular specialist referral is appropriate for you. Some reasons you may need to see a specialist include these conditions:

• If you are older than 55, smoke, have diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia or other risk factors (you may need to be screened for vascular conditions)
• If you are on dialysis
• If you have had a stroke, TIA or known carotid stenosis
• If you have a non-healing wound or extremity discoloration (blue, pale or redness)
• If you have diabetic foot
• If you have leg pain on exercise, ambulation or at rest
• If you have a history of aneurysm (thoracic, abdominal, visceral or peripheral)
• If you have varicose veins, venous insufficiency, IVC filter, and leg or pelvic clots
• If you are losing weight and have abdominal pain after eating
• If you have uncontrolled hypertension

The Vascular System

When it comes to treatment of vascular conditions, there is good news. Many vascular conditions are quite manageable using minimally invasive techniques, if you see a physician early. Remember the best treatment for vascular problems is prevention.

Vascular Services Include:

Kyle C. Kimbal, MD, is a double board-certified vascular surgeon who provides individualized, comprehensive care for patients with vascular conditions. Certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Kimbal offers a wide spectrum of vascular surgery that includes both minimally invasive endovascular techniques and traditional open procedures, tailoring treatment to each patient’s health profile, goals and individual needs including the following:

• Stroke Prevention & Carotid Disease: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and Traditional Carotid Endarterectomy.
• Aortic Reconstruction: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE), thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE), thoracoabdominal branch (TAMBE), and open aortic surgery.
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) & Limb Salvage: Extremity angiograms, angioplasty with balloons and stents, and surgical bypass for claudication, chronic limb-threatening ischemia and non-healing wounds.
• Venous Disease: Comprehensive evaluation, conservative management, and procedural treatment of venous conditions, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
• Dialysis Access: Creation and ongoing maintenance of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts.