Peripheral Artery Disease Program

What Is Peripheral Artery Disease  |  Conditions We Treat  |  Treatments We Offer  |  Highlights  |  Our Team  |  Our Locations

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can have a very real impact on your health and overall well-being. The Peripheral Artery Disease Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers advanced and comprehensive care for PAD and related vascular conditions.

To schedule an appointment with the Peripheral Artery Disease Program at Columbia, please fill out our appointment request form.

What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

PAD—also known as lower extremity arterial occlusive disease—is a narrowing, or stenosis, of the arteries in the legs or, less commonly, the arms. This stenosis is caused by atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries caused by a fatty substance called plaque that accumulates on the inside of the arterial walls.

This disease decreases the blood supply to the muscles and tissues in the surrounding area and can result in claudication (muscle pain caused by lack of oxygen), numbness, weakness, or the feet or legs may feel cold to the touch. As PAD progresses, the skin and tissues fed by the artery may become discolored; if the blood supply is completely cut off, ulcers and gangrene (tissue death) may occur. The most severe form of PAD—critical limb ischemia—is a potentially life-threatening condition that carries a significant risk of limb loss.

Mild to moderate PAD disease can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes and exercise, and treatment for related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and elevated cholesterol levels. 

Depending on anatomy and patient risks, minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty and stenting can help restore blood flow to the affected area. In more complex anatomy or more serious cases, arterial bypass surgery may be necessary to restore healthy blood flow.

Learn More About Peripheral Artery Disease

Conditions We Treat

  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Aneurysms
  • Arterial thrombosis
  • Carotid disease
  • Renal and mesenteric diseases
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Buerger's disease
  • Raynaud's disease

Treatments We Offer

  • Angioplasty and stent placement
  • Other minimally invasive and revascularization procedures
  • Bypass surgery
  • Endarterectomy
  • Medical management

Highlights

The Latest Treatment Options

Columbia is a center of innovation for new therapies for PAD and can provide care for even the most advanced cases, offering limb-saving surgeries for critical limb ischemia.

Personalized Care

Our specialists will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan based on your unique needs, including lifestyle changes and medical therapies to help manage your symptoms.

Experience You Can Count On

Our vascular team has extensive experience with every surgical approach for treating PAD, including minimally invasive procedures, angioplasties and stents for blockages in arteries, and traditional bypass surgeries, with a proven record of excellence.

Clinical Trials

We participate in clinical trials for upcoming devices.

Our Team

Our PAD care team consists of highly skilled vascular surgeons with experience using the latest minimally invasive techniques.

Virendra Patel, MD, MPH

Virendra Patel, MD, MPH

 

Dr Thomas O'Donnell

Thomas O'Donnell, MD

 

Nicholas Morrissey, MD

Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD

 

Danielle Bajakian, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery and Director, Critical Limb Ischemia Program

Danielle Bajakian, MD

 

Edvard Skripochnik, MD, RPVI

Edvard Skripochnik, MD, RPVI

 

Suroosh Marzban, MD

Suroosh Marzban, MD

 

Michael Vitti, MD

Michael Vitti, MD

 

Our Locations

Manhattan

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Herbert Irving Pavilion | (646) 317-8282
161 Fort Washington Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10032-3784
Providers at this location: Virendra Patel, MD, MPH, Thomas O'Donnell, MD, Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, Danielle Bajakian, MD

ColumbiaDoctors Midtown | (212) 326-8500
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Providers at this location: Virendra Patel, MD, MPH, Thomas O'Donnell, MD, Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, Danielle Bajakian, MD

The Bronx

ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular | (718) 792-8115
3219 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10461
Providers at this location: Edvard Skripochnik, MD, RPVI, Suroosh Marzban, MD, Michael Vitti, MD

Westchester

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley | (914) 737-9000
1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Providers at this location: Virendra Patel, MD, MPH, Thomas O'Donnell, MD, Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, Danielle Bajakian, MD, Edvard Skripochnik, MD, RPVI, Suroosh Marzban, MD, Michael Vitti, MD

ColumbiaDoctors - 1 Pondfield Road | (914) 965-2606
1 Pondfield Rd., 2nd floor, Bronxville, NY 10708
Providers at this location: Edvard Skripochnik, MD, RPVI, Suroosh Marzban, MD, Michael Vitti, MD

Suffern

ColumbiaDoctors - 10 Indian Rock | (646) 317-8282
10 Indian Rock, Suffern, NY 10901
Providers at this location: Virendra Patel, MD, MPH, Thomas O'Donnell, MD, Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, Danielle Bajakian, MD

Make an Appointment

If you have been diagnosed with PAD and would like to learn more about your treatment options, please fill out our appointment request form to connect with the Peripheral Artery Disease Program at Columbia.

We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your coverage when you call to make your appointment.

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