Certified Vascular Lab & Ultrasound Services

The Vascular Laboratory offers noninvasive ways of evaluating and diagnosing the vascular system for arterial and venous disease and disorders. It focuses on diseases of the peripheral vascular system; that is, the veins and arteries of the neck, arms and legs, and blood vessels leading to the internal organs (excluding the heart).

We also use ultrasound to evaluate general surgery problems, serving as a complement to physical exam. We use ultrasound for breast, thyroid, liver and biliary studies as well as evaluation of soft tissue masses. We offer ultrasound guided biopsies of the breast and the thyroid right in the office.

The Vascular Laboratory at the Surgical Care Group is certified by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. This certification requires that we regularly verify results to ensure the highest standard of accuracy.

Eric Tyler, RVT is certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. His primary specialty is vascular technology.

The Vascular Laboratory is conveniently located inside our office and allows for same day results and individualized care by one of our physicians. Appointments are available Monday through Friday.

We offer duplex scanning ultrasound, segmental pressures, Doppler waveform analysis, plethysmography and exercise testing for diagnosis of the following conditions:

CEREBROVASCULAR:
- Carotid artery disease and subclavian steal.

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm; upper and lower extremity arterial problems, including claudication, rest pain, Raynaud's disease/cold sensitivity, thoracic outlet syndrome and traumatic conditions.

VENOUS:
- Venous insufficiency, venous obstructive problems, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, venous stasis ulcer, venous mapping and dialysis graft evaluation.

Click here for Guidelines on Standards for follow-up of patients with vascular disease.