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Chandrahas Patel MD

Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon

BACKGROUND

Dr. Chandrahas Patel is a board certified Cardiovascular surgeon with specialty training in endovascular surgery, with extensive experience in blocked blood vessels, aneurysms, carotid disease and prevention. He is on the staff of Arizona Heart Hospital as well as many other hospitals.

Dr. Patel has contributed on several research studies with Johns Hopkins and has published numerous academic research papers. He is actively involved in prestigious meetings such as the Edward B. Diethrich Vascular Surgical Society and belongs to multiple surgical organizations.

SPECIALTY

Dr. Patel specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery with extensive experience PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease), Aneurysmal Disease, Thoracic Aortic (TAA), Iliac, Femoral and Popliteal Aneurysms, Carotid and Cerebrovascular Disease, Renal and Mesenteric Stenosis, DVT, Thromboembolism and Varicose Veins and Surgery for Thoracic Diseases.

EDUCATION

Medical School:
University of Silesia School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland
Internship:
General Surgery, John Hopkins Hospital, Balitmore, MD
Residency:
Cardiothoracic Surgey, ohio State University Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Fellowhsip:
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship:
Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland clinic, Cleveland, OH

David Terry DO

Vascular Surgeon

BACKGROUND

David Terry, D.O., is board certified in both general and peripheral vascular surgery through the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Dr. Terry was named Surgical Resident Educator of the Year during his residency at Michigan State University’s Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. International studies include infectious disease analysis in Malawi, Africa and agriculture and natural resources in Mexico.

Dr. Terry specializes in vascular and advanced endovascular surgery with a board certification in both general and peripheral vascular surgery.

SPECIALTY

Dr. Terry specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery with extensive experience in Wound Care, Aortic Aneurysms, Varicose Vein Treatment, Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral Artery Aneurysms, Hemodialysis Access, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Disease and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

EDUCATION

Medical School:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Residency:
McLaren Regional Medica Center, East Lansing, Michigan
Fellowhsip:
Advanced Endovascular Surgery, Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

Lannery Lauvao MD, FACS

Vascular Surgeon

BACKGROUND

Lannery S. Lauvao, MD is board certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He specializes in open vascular surgery and endovascular surgery. Dr. Lauvao is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Lauvao is on staff at multiple hospitals and medical centers in the Valley including Banner Health, Abrazo Health and Honor Health. Dr. Lauvaohas interest in surgical education and has presented in local and international meetings. He has served on many local committees including Chair of the Endovascular Committee at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. He was awarded Physician of Excellence from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and was nominated as Most Compassion Doctor from Vitals Patient Choice Award. Dr. Lauvao was also listed in Phoenix Magazine Best Doctors. Dr. Lauvao is fluent in his native Samoan language. He has been practicing in Phoenix Valley for more than 10 years.

SPECIALTY

Dr. Lauvao specializes in carotid disease, aneurysmal disease including thoracic and abdominal aorta aneurysms, peripheral aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, venous disease including deep vein thrombosis, IVC filter placement and removal, varicose veins and venous reflux, dialysis access and management including, fistulas, grafts and HeRO access. His interests also include wound care, lymphedema and limb salvage and limb preservation operations. Dr. Lauvao also specializes in vascular trauma.

EDUCATION

Medical School:
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA
Internship:
Virgina Mason Medical Center, Seattle WA
Residency:
Wright State University General Surgery Program, Dayton OH
Fellowship:
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ

Ryan Brunner RT, R, VI, CT, ARRT

Vascular Lab Manager

BACKGROUND

Ryan has been in the radiology field for 20 years and is registered with The American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists. She earned her certifications as a Radiologic Technologist and most recently joined an elite group within the radiology community earning her Vascular Interventional Radiography National Boards.

Her passion is working a long side the physician, assisting in peripheral vascular cases. Patient care is a strong point and is the starting foundation for a good relationship with the patient, physician and the staff.