June 6, 2018

MIDDLETOWN, C.T. (June 4, 2018) – The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, has moved its Middletown office to a larger, new location to support the group’s ongoing growth and expansion. Effective June 4, 2018, The Vascular Experts Middletown office will be relocated from 540 Saybook Road, Suite 210 to the new office location at 400 Saybrook Road, Suite 110.

The new, larger location will allow The Vascular Experts to enhance the level of care for patients, while meeting the growing healthcare needs of the greater Middletown community. Patients will continue to have access to advanced technology, including an onsite Outpatient Angiography Center along with the expert team of Board-certified surgeons led by Dr. Bart E. Muhs, Dr. Megan F. Shue and Dr. Albert D. Sam.

Furthermore, the experienced and knowledgeable team of Physician Assistants – Ann-Marie Williams and Kristine C. Lane – and Nurse Practitioner, Nicole L. Mills will also be moving to the new location.

“We’re excited to be moving into a new office space that will not only enhance our efficiency and care for patients, but also accommodate the community in the Middletown area,” said Dr. Muhs. “Our vision is to continue to grow and expand throughout Connecticut and beyond, while providing the expert artery and vein care services we are known for.”

To schedule an appointment at the new Middletown office location, please call 1-844-4-VASCULAR. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com.

About The Vascular Experts
Founded in 2001, by one surgeon, The Vascular Experts has nearly 30 clinical providers and more than 20 Board-certified vascular surgeons. With a commitment to deliver expert vascular medical and surgical care to communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York, it is the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the country. With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple locations, The Vascular Experts deliver the latest minimally invasive vascular procedures including angioplasty, endovascular surgery, vein ablations and sclerotherapy to treat vascular disease. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.


April 30, 2018

Join us for an educational symposium!

Innovations in Aortic Surgery: An Update in Current Treatment

Hosted by

Brian J. Kelly, MD and John A. Pietropaoli Jr., MD, FACS, RPVI
Board-certified General and Vascular Surgeons

Thursday, May 10, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Mill on the River Restaurant
989 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06074

Kindly reply by May 3 to Ashley Luongo at 203-290-6154 or aluongo@thevascularexperts.com

Event sponsored by

Endologix


April 11, 2018

Free Ultrasound Screenings and Health Seminars

The Greens at Cannondale & Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
435 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT 06897

MAY 3 / 5–7:00 P.M.
ANEURYSMAL & CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE
Dr. Hsu
Many aneurysms and carotid artery disease go undiagnosed and generally are without symptoms until they become life threatening. An ultrasound is the first step to diagnosis.



MAY 24 / 5–7:00 P.M.

VARICOSE VEINS
Dr. Goldstein
Venous Disease often goes undiagnosed for years with a wide range of symptoms such as leg swelling, bulging, varicose veins, and more. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a clot that most commonly forms in the leg and can travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolus.



JUNE 14 / 5–7:00 P.M.

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)
Dr. Gagne
The primary cause of PAD is hardening of arteries and symptoms may include: leg cramping with walking, slow healing wounds, leg discoloration and cold feet. Learn about detection and treatment.


Pre-registration is required for free ultrasound screenings at each event.
For information or to register, call Danielle Ancona at 203-834-0199 x6113 or email daniellea@wiltonmeadows.com


April 11, 2018

The Vascular Experts’ Dr. Harry Ma, will be speaking at The Elms Open House & Speaker Series on Saturday, April 14th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Dr. Ma, Chief of Vascular Surgery for Yale New Haven L&M/Westerly Hospitals, will be speaking about vascular disease, how it is diagnosed and the latest treatments. There will be free ultrasound screenings for vascular diseased offered at this event. To RSVP for the Open House & Speaker Series, please call 401-596-4630.

Dr. Harry Ma speaking The Elms


February 8, 2018

Vascular Groups’ Expansion Continues Throughout Connecticut with Eleventh Office Opening

 

MERIDEN, C.T. (Feb. 7, 2018) – The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, announced today the opening of a new office location in Meriden, CT. Located at 61 Pomeroy Avenue, the new site brings the vascular group offices to a total of eleven throughout Connecticut.

Committed to providing the highest quality of vascular care, The Vascular Experts offers patients the latest diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures for treating problems related to blocked leg arteries, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), dialysis fistulas and grafts, aortic aneurysms and carotid stenosis.

“We are excited about this office location as we are now able to provide the outstanding artery and vein care services we are known for to the Meriden community,” said Dr. Bart Muhs of The Vascular Experts. “Furthermore, the new office opening marks our continued growth and expansion throughout Connecticut.”

“I am thrilled to provide vascular care to the Meriden community and look forward to bringing our experience to this new office location,” said Dr. Albert Sam.

The experienced team of Board-certified surgeons at The Vascular Experts maintains surgical privileges at numerous local hospitals throughout the state with access to specialized medical technology. Office locations throughout Connecticut include Danbury, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Manchester, Middletown, New London, Old Saybrook, Southbury, Stratford and now Meriden.

To schedule an appointment at the new Meriden office location, please call 1-844-4-VASCULAR. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com.

About The Vascular Experts
Founded in 2001, by one surgeon, The Vascular Experts has nearly 30 clinical providers and more than 20 Board-certified vascular surgeons. With a commitment to deliver expert vascular medical and surgical care to communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York, it is the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the country. With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple locations, The Vascular Experts deliver the latest minimally invasive vascular procedures including angioplasty, endovascular surgery, vein ablations and sclerotherapy to treat vascular disease. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.


January 18, 2018

Kristine Lane, PA-C and Kyle Bonura, PA-C Bring Wealth of Experience to Team of Vascular Surgeons

MIDDLETOWN, C.T. (January 19, 2018) – The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, is pleased to welcome two new Physician Assistants to The Vascular Experts team, Kristine C. Lane, PA-C and Kyle Bonura, PA-C.

Kristine C. Lane, PA-C is a graduate of Drexel University and earned her master’s degree in Health Science as a Physician Assistant. Kristine held a Surgical Physician Assistant position at Shoreline Surgical Associates, where she primarily treated patients with a variety of vascular complications including peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiencies. Additionally, Kristine has extensive experience in performing Sclerotherapy for the treatment of spider veins. Previously, she worked in the Adult Urgent Care and Pediatric Emergency Room at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT.

Lane’s certifications include Connecticut Physician Assistant License, Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. Kristine is currently accepting new patients at The Vascular Experts Middletown, Manchester and Old Saybrook offices.

Furthermore, Kyle Bonura, PA-C graduated from the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute with a Master of Science as a Physician Assistant and is currently accepting new patients at The Vascular Experts Southbury office. Bonura attended St. Vincent’s College where he received an Associate of Science in Radiography. Prior to joining The Vascular Experts team, Kyle served as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was responsible for procedure based care and independent medical decision making of acute illnesses.

Additionally, Bonura served as a Physician Assistant at an Urgent Care Center and held a Radiologic Technologist position at Yale New Haven Hospital. Kyle was instrumental in Yale New Haven Hospital’s launch of a groundbreaking software, “EPIC,” a gold standard for electronic medical records. Kyle’s certifications include Connecticut State Licensed Physician Assistant and Radiographer, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.

 

About The Vascular Experts
Founded in 2001, by one surgeon, The Vascular Experts has grown to 22 surgeons due to their commitment to deliver expert vascular medical and surgical care to communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York. It is the largest group of board-certified vascular surgeons in the country. With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple locations, The Vascular Experts deliver the latest minimally invasive vascular procedures including angioplasty, endovascular surgery, vein ablations and sclerotherapy to treat vascular disease. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.


January 16, 2018

Dr. Richard MargulesRichard M. Margules, MD, FACS Joins Largest Group of Board-certified Vascular Surgeons in the Nation

DANBURY, C.T. (January 16, 2018) – The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, has added Richard M. Margules, MD, FACS to their medical staff. Dr. Margules, a Board-certified general and vascular surgeon with more than 40 years’ experience, has joined the team at the Danbury office location.

Dr. Margules brings extensive vascular experience to The Vascular Experts. Renowned for recognizing the need for specialized vein care in the Danbury community, he developed the Laser Vein Center of Connecticut.

“Dr. Margules is one of the top vascular surgeons in our area and we are excited to have him join our team,” said Vascular Surgeon Richard Hsu, MD, PhD, FACS, RPVI of The Vascular Experts. “His clinical experience and dedication to delivering the highest level of care reinforce The Vascular Experts’ commitment to provide exceptional vascular services to the Danbury community.”

“I hold a special place in my heart for the Danbury community and The Vascular Experts are giving me an opportunity to continue to provide care there,” said Dr. Margules, “I look forward to working alongside this outstanding team of professionals as we grow vascular services in the region.”

Dr. Margules is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the New England Vascular Society and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. He is also a member of the Connecticut Board of Surgeons and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Vermont. He is very active with patient care and teaching in the Danbury area.

Dr. Margules is currently seeing patients at the Danbury office located at 7 Germantown Road, Suite 2B. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.

About The Vascular Experts
Founded in 2001, by one surgeon, The Vascular Experts has nearly 30 clinical providers and more than 20 Board-certified vascular surgeons. With a commitment to deliver expert vascular medical and surgical care to communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York, it is the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the country. With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple locations, The Vascular Experts deliver the latest minimally invasive vascular procedures including angioplasty, endovascular surgery, vein ablations and sclerotherapy to treat vascular disease. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.


November 15, 2017

Another Accomplished Professional Joins Largest Group of Vascular Surgeons in the Nation

MIDDLETOWN, C.T. (November 15, 2017) – The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the nation, announced today the appointment of Albert Sam, MD, MS, MMM, FACS. Dr. Sam will see patients at The Vascular Experts’ Middletown office and brings extensive vascular and endovascular surgery experience to the team.

Albert Sam, MD, MS, MMM, FACSDr. Sam previously served as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute in New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Sam graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College and completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).  At UIC, Dr. Sam received a Master of Science Degree in Surgery from the UIC graduate college where his thesis directly resulted in a new drug use patent for the treatment of sepsis.

“Dr. Sam’s vast experience and vision will be a great asset to our team of vascular surgeons,” said Vascular Surgeon Bart Muhs, MD, PhD, FACS of The Vascular Experts. “We are pleased to welcome him and know his abilities will provide positive impacts to the innovative vascular care we provide to our patients.”

Dr. Sam also served as the Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Baton Rouge General Hospital and became one of the first physicians nationally to be Board-certified in general surgery, vascular surgery and endovascular medicine. Dr. Sam has received numerous awards including a selection by the Baton Rouge Business Report as a 2006 “40 under 40” award recipient. He is a graduate of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber leadership program and served on the Board of Directors for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a top-20 ranked community foundation with assets valuated at over $600 million.

Dr. Albert Sam is currently seeing patients at the Middletown office. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 844-482-7285.

 

About The Vascular Experts

Founded in 2001, by one surgeon, The Vascular Experts has nearly 30 clinical providers and more than 20 Board-certified vascular surgeons. With a commitment to deliver expert vascular medical and surgical care to communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York, it is the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeons in the country. With state-of-the-art facilities in multiple locations, The Vascular Experts deliver the latest minimally invasive vascular procedures including angioplasty, endovascular surgery, vein ablations and sclerotherapy to treat vascular disease. For more information, please visit www.thevascularexperts.com or call 1-844-4-VASCULAR.