Compare 27 vascular surgeons in Las Vegas, NV. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Vascular Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
85%
Most common: MD
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Las Vegas has spent decades fighting one of the worst physician shortages in America, and the gap is finally starting to close. The UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is the centerpiece of that effort, training doctors who actually stay in southern Nevada. Meanwhile, the valley's explosive growth has pulled in new hospital systems and specialty groups at a pace that would be hard to believe if you visited ten years ago.
Las Vegas has 27 vascular surgeons. The most common credential is MD (85%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Healthcare in the Las Vegas Valley follows the sprawl. University Medical Center anchors the urban core as the region's only public hospital and Level I trauma center. Sunrise Hospital and Valley Hospital cover the east and central valley, while the Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican campuses spread across Henderson and the south. Summerlin Hospital serves the west side. Expect 20-to-30-minute drives between major facilities, and plan around rush hour on I-15 and the 215 Beltway.
Providers practice throughout Las Vegas. Summerlin is summerlin Hospital Medical Center and multiple medical plazas serve this large master-planned community on the west side. Henderson (nearby) is henderson Hospital and St. Rose Dominican Siena Campus provide care in Clark County's second-largest city. Downtown Las Vegas is university Medical Center, the region's only Level I trauma center, anchors healthcare in the urban core. Spring Valley is spring Valley Hospital and Centennial Hills Hospital serve this central Las Vegas community.
Nearby hospitals include University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, and Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican. Local training programs run through University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and Touro University Nevada. Nevada has one of the lowest physician-per-capita ratios in the US, making Las Vegas a critical hub for healthcare access.
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.
New patient appointments can take two to four weeks for primary care. UMC Quick Care and MinuteClinic locations handle non-emergency visits if you need to be seen sooner. Always confirm in-network status, as narrow networks are common here.
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
Las Vegas, NV has 27 licensed vascular surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of vascular surgeons in Las Vegas, NV are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Health Plan of Nevada (UnitedHealthcare subsidiary) and SilverSummit (Molina) dominate Medicaid managed care. For marketplace plans, Molina, SilverSummit, and Health Plan of Nevada are common carriers. Employer plans lean toward UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna. Narrow networks are the norm, so always verify before booking.
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 Las Vegas, NV 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.
Southern Nevada has been a Health Professional Shortage Area for years, and while the UNLV medical school is helping, demand still outpaces supply for many specialties. Start your search early, especially for psychiatry, dermatology, and endocrinology. The Henderson and Summerlin corridors tend to have more availability than central Las Vegas.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Las Vegas, NV, 85% hold the MD credential and 7% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
78% of vascular surgeons in Las Vegas, NV 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.
Nevada has historically ranked near the bottom in physicians per capita. Rapid population growth, low Medicaid reimbursement rates, and the cost of practicing in a tourism-driven economy have all contributed. The UNLV medical school and increased residency slots are designed to address this, but the pipeline takes years to produce results.
University Medical Center is a full-service public hospital open to all patients. While it serves as the safety-net hospital for uninsured and Medicaid patients, it also operates specialty clinics, a Level I trauma center, and the region's only burn center. Anyone can schedule an appointment.
Top accepted carriers in Las Vegas, NV include medicare, unitedhealthcare, molina, centene, and qhp-68781.
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.