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Vascular Care Designed for You

We’re here to give you all of the information and resources you need to support your vascular health.

Your heart is your body’s command center, and its messengers are the nearly 100,000 miles of blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Your vascular health is central to your whole health, and it is the center of our attention.

Our vascular experts are skilled at compassionately caring for your heart and vascular system as one coordinated team. The leading experts at our network of facilities offer some of the most advanced diagnostics, treatments and surgical techniques with a whole-health approach in treating many vascular conditions, such as:

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ARMEN DEUKMEDJIAN, MD

is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive solutions for both simple and complex spinal conditions. Dr. Deukmedjian’s focus includes degenerative scoliosis correction, spinal arthritis correction, and treatment of neck and back pain. He also treats spinal trauma, fractures, tumors and congenital defects. He has authored and co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles in top tier neurosurgery journals and 10 book chapters.

Your peace of mind is important to us, so we want to arm you with every ounce of information possible about how surgery may help you heal. This helpful guide will walk you through a number of the questions you may have about general surgery at AdventHealth.

• What conditions can be treated with general surgery?
• What types of advanced surgical treatments are available?
• How long is the expected recovery time?
• Will I start to feel like I used to?

Request an appointment with a specialist or call us at 844-618-7378.

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World-Class Vascular Care
With Convenience

AdventHealth offers vascular care where you live, with world-class cardiologists, vascular surgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons by your side. With a whole-person approach to care, your care team will help you understand and treat vascular disease while empowering you to regain control of your health.

The Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel neurospine program is led by neurosurgeons Dr. Amir Ahmadian and Dr. Armen Deukmedjian of NeuSpine Institute.

Expertly Trained Neurosurgeons

Vascular Experts That Prioritize You

We understand that your unique pain and symptoms can be frustrating and hard to explain. Rest assured that our teams have vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and spine conditions, including:

• Back and neck pain
• Degenerative disc disease (spinal arthritis)
• Fractures of the spine
• Herniated discs
• Sacroiliac pain syndrome (sacroiliitis)
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Spine and brain tumors

Expertise and Compassion for Your Condition

AMIR AHMADIAN, MD

is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the management and minimally invasive treatment of spinal deformities, scoliosis, spinal fractures, neuro-oncology, peripheral nerve injuries and trauma. A gifted teacher and researcher, Dr. Ahmadian has authored over 21 peer-reviewed journal publications and 10 book chapters on neurosurgery and spinal deformity.

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Your Complete Network of Care

If your treatment plan involves surgery, take heart in knowing that our vascular surgeons are trained in minimally invasive procedures and can even manage some conditions with medication alone. Because many vascular conditions are a lifelong journey, our specialists will be able to continuously monitor and adapt your treatment plan to your needs.

• Aneurysms
• Atherosclerosis
• Blood Clots
• Carotid Artery Disease (Stroke)
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Renal Vascular Disease
  
  

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Our Biggest Achievement is Caring for You

We’ve been recognized for our efforts to stay on the leading-edge of cardiovascular treatments, as well as for our high standard of patient care.

2018 LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY “A” GRADE

• AdventHealth Carrollwood 
• AdventHealth North Pinellas 
• AdventHealth Tampa 
• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel 
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills
• AdventHealth Lake Placid 
• AdventHealth Sebring

LEAPFROG “TOP GENERAL HOSPITAL”

• AdventHealth Carrollwood (2017) 
• AdventHealth North Pinellas (2017)
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills (2018)
  
• AdventHealth Sebring (2018)

HEALTHGRADES PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARD

• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD^® AMERICA’S BEST HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT SAFETY

• AdventHealth Carrollwood (2018, 2019)
  
• AdventHealth North Pinellas (2018, 2019)
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills (2017, 2018, 2019)
• AdventHealth Sebring (2019)

WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD^® AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE

• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (2018)

ADVENTHEALTH CARROLLWOOD

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
• Primary Stroke Center (AHCA designation)

ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS

• Accredited chest pain center with primary PCI and primary stroke center
•  2018 Get with the Guidelines^® Stroke Gold Plus award from the American    Heart Association
• Primary Stroke Center (AHCA designation)

ADVENTHEALTH WESLEY CHAPEL

• Primary Stroke Center Designated by DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
• Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke, and Target: StrokeSM
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award 

ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA & ADVENTHEALTH PEPIN HEART INSTITUTE

• Accredited Chest Pain Emergency Room by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care 
• Accreditation in echocardiography for adult transthoracic by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
• Accreditation for diagnostic cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and electrophysiology from the Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) 
• Accredited Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association
• Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
• Get With The Guidelines^® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus by the American Heart    Association/American Stroke Association

ADVENTHEALTH ZEPHYRHILLS

• Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation
• Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission 
• Get With The Guidelines^® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• Mission Lifeline Gold for STEMI Receiving Facility
• Primary Stroke Center (AHCA designation)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Intervention Procedures in 2019 (Healthgrades)
• Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack 2 years in a row (2018, 2019) (Healthgrades)

ADVENTHEALTH DADE CITY

• Chest Pain Center with PCI & Resuscitation Accreditation
• Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation (American College of Cardiology)
• Get With The Guidelines^® Stroke Silver Plus TS Quality Achievement Award 
• Primary Stroke Center Designation (AHCA designation)

ADVENTHEALTH OCALA

• Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission
  
• Primary Stroke Center (AHCA designation)
  
  • Silver Plus Award: Get with the Guidelines^® – Stroke; and Target: Stroke    (American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, 2018)
  • Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation (American College of Cardiology, 2017-2020)
  • Chest Pain Center Accreditation (American College of Cardiology, 2016-2019)
  • Heart Failure Accreditation (American College of Cardiology, 2015-2018)

ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING

• Primary Stroke Center Designation (AHCA designation)

LEAPFROG TOP RURAL HOSPITAL

• AdventHealth Wauchula (2018)

WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD AMERICA’S BEST HOSPITALS FOR HEART CARE

• AdventHealth North Pinellas (2019)
  
• AdventHealth Sebring (2019)
  
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills (2017, 2018, 2019)

WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD AMERICA’S BEST HOSPITALS FOR STROKE CARE

• AdventHealth Carrollwood (2019)
  
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills (2017, 2018, 2019)

Through education and prevention, leading-edge research and advanced surgical procedures, AdventHealth is a global pacesetter in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

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A Story of
Life-Saving Care

Comprehensive Stroke Center

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Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission

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American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)

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Whether you want to learn more about the symptoms or diagnosis of a vascular condition, we’re here to give you the support, information and resources you need to make decisions about your care. Our vascular specialists have developed this simple guide to help you understand vascular conditions and provide answers to important questions like:

• What are the common types of vascular disease?
• What are the symptoms of vascular disease?
• What treatment options are available? 

We're Here With Answers

We're here for you at every age and stage of your health and wellness journey.

Your Complete 
Network of Care

AdventHealth Dade City
13100 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525
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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
2600 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
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AdventHealth Carrollwood
7171 N Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33614
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AdventHealth North Pinellas
1395 S Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a part of AdventHealth Tampa
3100 E Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
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AdventHealth Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Boulevard
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
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AdventHealth Ocala
1500 Southwest 1st Avenue
Ocala, FL  34471
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AdventHealth Sebring
4200 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard
Sebring, FL  33872
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AdventHealth Lake Wales
410 S. 11th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
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AdventHealth Heart of Florida
40100 US-27
Davenport, FL 33837 
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AdventHealth Four Corners ER*
13100 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525
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Discover the signs and symptoms of common vascular diseases from expert board-certified vascular surgeons.

Caring for Your Vascular Health

What is Atherosclerosis? — Learn about what happens when arteries begin to harden, known as atherosclerosis, how it affects your body and what can be done about it.

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis? — Discover the signs and risk factors of DVT, also known as deep vein thrombosis, as well as potential complications.