Vascular surgery is a dynamic and rapidly expanding specialty that deals with the comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases and disorders of the arteries, veins and lymphatics (circulatory system) Vascular surgeons manage diseases of the veins and arteries in every part of the body except the brain and the heart.

They can perform open, complicated surgery as well as the modern minimally invasive endovascular procedures. So they are often known as vascular & endovascular surgeons or vascular specialists. This helps most vascular specialists to give a balanced opinion, unlike other specialists who usually perform only one type of procedure. Therefore, patients can be assured that they will get the best treatment for their particular need.