Compare 23 vascular surgeons in Sacramento, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Vascular Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
87%
Most common: MD
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Sacramento is California's capital and its quiet healthcare anchor for the Central Valley. UC Davis Medical Center gives the region academic-caliber care, while Sutter, Dignity Health, and Kaiser form a competitive triad that keeps the metro well-served. It's a city where you can see a specialist without the wait times or costs of the Bay Area.
Sacramento has 23 vascular surgeons. The most common credential is MD (87%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Sacramento's grid layout makes healthcare navigation simpler than in most California metros. The medical corridor along Stockton Boulevard near UC Davis Medical Center is the densest provider zone. Sutter Medical Center sits in Midtown, and Mercy General anchors the Arden-Arcade area off Highway 50. Suburban patients in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Folsom have satellite facilities from all three major systems.
Providers practice throughout Sacramento. Midtown is a walkable grid with Sutter Medical Center and numerous specialist offices along J and K Streets. East Sacramento is a tree-lined residential area with family practices and close proximity to UC Davis Medical Center. Land Park is a central neighborhood near Sutter and Mercy hospitals, popular with families. Natomas is a newer suburban area in north Sacramento with Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health outpatient centers.
Nearby hospitals include UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, and Mercy General Hospital. Local training programs run through University of California, Davis (nearby) and California State University, Sacramento. Sacramento is home to the UC Davis Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and academic medical hub.
The first visit includes a vascular exam (checking pulses, blood pressure in legs, skin condition) and a review of your imaging (ultrasound, CT angiography). The surgeon will explain the condition, its severity, and whether intervention is recommended. Many vascular conditions can be monitored initially, with surgery or endovascular treatment reserved for when the condition progresses or causes significant symptoms.
If you're moving to Sacramento from the Bay Area, you'll find it easier to get a new-patient appointment here. Most primary care practices are accepting patients. The UC Davis system is the go-to for complex or rare conditions, while Sutter and Kaiser handle the bulk of routine care.
See a vascular surgeon for peripheral artery disease (leg pain with walking, non-healing wounds), aortic aneurysms, carotid artery narrowing (stroke prevention), varicose veins causing symptoms, blood clots in deep veins, creation or maintenance of dialysis access (fistulas, grafts), and wounds on the legs or feet that will not heal due to poor circulation.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Varicose vein ablation: $3,000-7,000 · Aortic aneurysm repair: $30,000-100,000+ · Carotid endarterectomy: $15,000-40,000
Sacramento, CA has 23 licensed vascular surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of vascular surgeons in Sacramento, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Sacramento employers commonly offer Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Sutter Health Plus (a regional HMO). Medi-Cal managed care in Sacramento County runs through Anthem, Molina, and Health Net. Covered California has broad plan availability here, with competitive pricing compared to Bay Area markets.
A consultation copay is $40 to $75. Varicose vein treatment costs $1,500 to $5,000 per leg. Carotid endarterectomy costs $15,000 to $35,000. Aortic aneurysm repair costs $30,000 to $80,000. Actual costs in Sacramento, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Vascular procedures often require specialized imaging (CT angiography, duplex ultrasound) that may be billed separately. Stents and grafts used during endovascular procedures add significant cost. Verify your plan covers both the facility and all providers involved.
Sacramento has four major healthcare systems: UC Davis Health (academic, Level I trauma), Sutter Health (largest by market share, multiple campuses), Dignity Health/CommonSpirit (Mercy General and Mercy hospitals), and Kaiser Permanente (closed network with facilities in several Sacramento neighborhoods). Choosing one system for primary care and specialists keeps your records in one place.
87% of vascular surgeons in Sacramento, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers vascular surgery and related procedures including aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, and peripheral artery bypass. Medicare also covers screening ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysm for qualifying patients. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some vascular surgeons in Sacramento, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary vascular procedures. Prior authorization is generally required. Coverage includes the surgeon fee, facility, and imaging. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
Generally, yes. Provider fees, copays for non-Kaiser plans, and out-of-pocket costs tend to be 15-25% lower in Sacramento than in San Francisco or San Jose. Housing costs for healthcare workers are also lower, which supports a more stable provider workforce.
UC Davis Medical Center is the region's only Level I trauma center and the destination for the most serious injuries and complex emergencies. For standard ER visits, Sutter Medical Center in Midtown, Mercy General in Arden-Arcade, and Kaiser South Sacramento all have emergency departments.
Top accepted carriers in Sacramento, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, centene, qhp-17091, and molina.
Vascular surgery consultations and procedures are covered under medical insurance when medically indicated. Varicose vein treatment is covered when symptoms are documented (not for cosmetic-only complaints). Prior authorization is required for most vascular procedures. Verify that both the surgeon and the facility are in-network, especially for endovascular procedures done in hospital catheterization labs.