Dearborn County Hospital has initiated a Vascular Center for the evaluation and treatment of peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular and venous diseases and abnormalities.  Located on the lower level of the hospital’s patient tower, the Vascular Center is staffed by Board Certified Vascular Surgeons Patrick Muck, M.D. and Matthew Recht, M.D., and General, Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons Michael McAndrew, M.D. and Mark McAndrew, M.D., in addition to professional and ancillary personnel.           

“The Vascular Center is designed to care for patients with an abnormal artery and/or vein diagnosis for any area of the body with the exception of the heart,” explained Roger Howard, DCH Director of Clinical Services and Facilities.  “Blocked or narrowed arteries in the arms and/or legs, abdominal aneurysms, blood clots and clogged carotid arteries in the neck are among the more common reasons patients come to the DCH Vascular Center.”

At the Vascular Center, patients are examined by one of the four surgeons and all necessary diagnostic tests are ordered or performed. Once a diagnosis is determined, a therapeutic plan of treatment is established which may include surgery.  Depending upon the type of procedure required and other contributing factors, the surgery may be performed at Dearborn County Hospital or Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.  All four of the surgeons are credentialed to perform vascular surgery at either hospital.

“By creating the Vascular Center, we have developed a protocol in which we bring the care to the patient,” stated Dr. Mark McAndrew.  “As surgeons, we work with the primary care or referring physician to institute a comprehensive plan for the patient extending from diagnosis through recovery and follow-up.  No longer does the patient need to travel to multiple locations or worry about scheduling appointments.  In many cases, the patient’s entire continuum of care can be provided at Dearborn County Hospital. A member of our Vascular Center’s surgical team is also on call around the clock for emergency care for Center patients.”

Some of the Cardiovascular Lab and open surgical procedures available through the DCH Vascular Center include: 

·        endovascular therapy for P.A.D.  (peripheral artery disease)

·        stent placement in the carotid arteries

·        endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

·        angioplasty (noncardiac)

·        carotid endarterectomy

·        open bypass procedures

·        minimally invasive varicose vein therapy

Individuals may self-refer to the DCH Vascular Center or may be referred by their physician.

For an appointment or more information on the Dearborn County Hospital Vascular Center, please call 812-537-8201 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8201.