Compare 8 vascular surgeons in Bend, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Vascular Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
88%
Most common: MD
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Bend is a one-hospital town that punches above its weight. St. Charles Health System handles everything from ski injuries to cardiac surgery for a region that stretches across three counties. The outdoor recreation culture here shapes both the patient population and the providers who choose to practice in Central Oregon.
Bend has 8 vascular surgeons. The most common credential is MD (88%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
St. Charles Bend sits on the east side of town along NE Neff Road, and nearly all specialty care runs through or adjacent to that campus. Primary care and dental practices are spread across the Old Mill District, NorthWest Crossing, and the 27th Street medical corridor. There is no meaningful public transit, so a car is essential. For services St. Charles does not offer, patients drive roughly three hours to Portland.
Providers practice throughout Bend. Old Mill District is a commercial hub along the Deschutes River with medical offices and proximity to St. Charles Bend hospital. NorthWest Crossing is a newer mixed-use neighborhood on Bend's west side with growing primary care and dental options. Downtown Bend is the walkable core of the city with established practices and easy access to St. Charles. Awbrey Butte is a hillside residential area on the west side, a short drive from St. Charles and specialty clinics along NE Neff Road.
St. Charles Bend is a major hospital in the area. Oregon State University-Cascades trains practitioners locally. St. Charles Health System is the largest employer in Central Oregon and the only hospital system serving a region the size of some East Coast states.
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.
Many primary care panels in Bend are full, so new residents should start searching for a provider as soon as they arrive. St. Charles has a physician referral line that tracks who is accepting new patients.
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
Bend, OR has 8 licensed vascular surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of vascular surgeons in Bend, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
PacificSource and Moda are the most common carriers in the Bend market. Oregon Health Plan is accepted at St. Charles and most primary care offices. Kaiser Permanente does not have a presence in Central Oregon, so Kaiser members traveling to Bend should plan accordingly.
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 Bend, OR 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.
With only one hospital system in town, most specialists are affiliated with St. Charles. Primary care options include St. Charles Medical Group, Bend Memorial Clinic, and a handful of independent practices. If your insurance network excludes St. Charles, your local options narrow considerably.
88% of vascular surgeons in Bend, OR 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 Bend, OR accept Oregon Health Plan, 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 Oregon Health Plan participation before scheduling.
St. Charles maintains referral relationships with OHSU in Portland and other specialty centers in the Willamette Valley. For non-emergency specialty care, expect a roughly three-hour drive to Portland. Telehealth consultations with Portland-based specialists are increasingly common.
Yes. Bend has experienced rapid population growth, and many primary care panels are closed to new patients. St. Charles operates a provider referral service, and Bend Memorial Clinic maintains a waitlist. New residents should begin looking within their first week.
Top accepted carriers in Bend, OR include qhp-23603, qhp-10091, medicare, qhp-73836, and qhp-63474.
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.