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vascular surgery

Patient Story

A new inspiration

After emergency care pinpointed an embolism and severe clotting, David Bell has committed himself to regular checkups and a healthier lifestyle.

Patient Story

‘A small, big miracle’

Hurtling down the road to amputation, a funeral director undergoes a last-ditch endovascular intervention to save his leg.

Patient Story

‘I need a miracle team’

Football referee battles back from a critical knee injury.

Patient Story

‘It’s a wonder I’m alive’

When Lester Cramer developed a blockage in his carotid artery, his surgeons used a new technique shown to reduce risk of strokes.

Patient Story

‘I’ve got to keep going’

With a love of hobos and an aversion to technology, Claud Wolff seemed the least likely guy to find solace in the high-tech Spectrum Health app.

Patient Story

Pedaling away from pain

Jerry VanStrien, 57, biked across the country after a vascular procedure cured his chronic pain and leg problems.

Patient Story

‘A tremendous relief’

A discovery of an abdominal aortic aneurysm leads an 81-year-old woman to an innovative, minimally invasive treatment.

Patient Story

‘I thank God every day’

Quick removal of a blood clot led to Linda Raterink's near-total recovery from a stroke in a vital part of her brain.

Patient Story

‘I feel called to give back’

Touched by mission work in Haiti, physician assistant Kristin Dykstra plans to return for another week―with a team of volunteers.

Patient Story

‘I want to live. I want to see my grandkids grow up.’

Chuck Lesiewicz survives a burst aneurysm and thrives while in our team's care.

Vascular surgery expertise shines

Surgeon talks about exciting ways he gets to help patients.