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Vascular care that restores your quality of life.

Salem Health vascular surgery

 


Restoring quality of life, one step at a time

Imagine walking without pain or worry, living life fully again. That’s what we’re here for. Our vascular surgeons specialize in caring for your blood vessels.

At Salem Health, our expert vascular surgeons are here to make that vision a reality. From treating blood clots, blockages and other vascular issues like varicose veins to preventing strokes and managing complications from diabetes, we use the latest techniques to restore your health and peace of mind.

Your journey to better circulation and a fuller life starts now. Take the first step and schedule your consultation today.

Don't let vein problems keep you sidelined.
“I want to understand the patient’s problem from their perspective — and use all of my experience and skill to make them better.”

 

Tim Hodges, MD

Vascular surgery medical director

 

Frequent conditions we treat

Artistic rendering of an aortic aneurysm
Aortic disease program

 

Our Salem Health vascular surgeons provide a wide range of minimally invasive vascular care, and open and hybrid surgical repair for patients with aortic diseases like:

  • Abdominal, thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
  • Aortic dissections
  • Aortic ulcers

 

We also offer the latest:

  • Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair
  • EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair)
  • Iliac artery branch endografts
  • TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair)
  • Complex open aortic surgery
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm duplex ultrasound screening and surveillance in our IAC-accredited vascular laboratory

 

Artists rendering of transcarotid artery revascularizaton (TCAR) procedure
Carotid artery disease program

 

Salem Health provides several treatments for carotid artery disease, including:

  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • TCAR procedure (transcarotid artery revascularization using minimally invasive carotid-based stenting with flow reversal)

Salem Health also offers carotid artery duplex screening and surveillance in our IAC-accredited vascular laboratory.

 

 

 

 

Central venous catheter placement on patient's right forearm
Vascular (hemodialysis) access program

This program is dedicated to caring for people who:

  • Have chronic kidney disease
  • Are nearing dialysis
  • Already on dialysis and need vascular access (dialysis catheter placement and removal, fistula creation, arteriovenous graft placement, minimally invasive fistula and graft revision)

Our collective goal is to improve access for patients with chronic renal failure and/or end-stage renal disease.

We also strive to decrease hospitalizations and the use of temporary catheters to improve the quality of life for patients living with kidney disease.

 

 

Artistic rendering of a carotid stent and artery
Peripheral arterial disease program

Our providers use the latest technology for both endovascular and traditional open surgical therapies including:

  • Balloon angioplasty
  • Stenting
  • Atherectomy
  • Thrombolysis
  • Endarterectomy
  • Surgical bypass

 

 

 

 

 

Person's legs with varicose veins behind the left knee
Venous disease program

Salem Health provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic, surgical and endovascular interventions to treat patients with:

  • Venous insufficiency
  • Varicose veins
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Other venous disorders
  • Lymphedema

Benefits:

  • More treatment options
  • Puts patient at the center of their care
  • Improves access to care
  • Shorter wait times for treatment with designated vein solution clinic

Advanced treatment for varicose veins

The vascular team at Salem Health uses advanced therapies for the treatment of varicose veins. Minimally invasive thermal treatment uses radiofrequency energy (RFE) to close the diseased vein, redirect blood flow to healthy veins and relieve symptoms.

The best part? Most patients can return to normal activities within a couple days. Call us at 503-814-8272 to learn more.

ClosureFast treatment (credit: Medtronic)

 

 

Additional conditions we treat


  • Mesenteric arterial disease
  • Median arcuate ligament syndrome
  • Renal arterial disease
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Vascular trauma (24/7 care)
  • And more

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Providers: Please check out more details about Salem Health vascular surgery by downloading our overview PDF. 

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Salem Hospital receives three star award in vascular quality


Salem Hospital top in quality and safety

Salem Hospital is the only hospital in the 41 member Pacific Northwest region to receive the full 3-star award for participation in the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). This distinguished honor was first received in 2024 and again in 2025. 

 

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CONTACT US

 

Salem Health Surgical Specialty Clinic – Vascular Surgery

Salem Hospital, Building B
665 Winter St. SE
Salem, OR 97301

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Phone: 503-814-8272
Fax: 503-814-4443