Division of Vascular Surgery

The Division of Vascular Surgery provides evaluation and treatment of patients with all arterial and venous problems excluding those of the coronary and intracranial circulation. 

Major areas of interest include:

  • Intimal hyperplasia
  • Vascular stenting
  • Thrombolytic therapy
  • Lower extremity revascularization
  • Endovascular surgery
  • Cardiac assessment of peripheral vascular patients

The Vascular Surgery Division performs approximately 800 operations each year and sees over 6,500 patients per year in the outpatient clinic.

Vascular Surgery Clinic

Rachael Nicholson, MD

Rachael Nicholson, MD

Division Director

Division Contact Information

Vascular Surgery Appointments 

Off-Hours Patient Questions (ask for the vascular resident on call): 319-356-1616

General Questions: 319-356-8242

Division Faculty Members

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