Vascular Care & Interventions

Vascular care involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting your blood vessels—arteries and veins. This includes treating blocked or narrowed vessels, repairing damaged vessels, placing stents, and managing conditions like peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, and vascular stenosis.

Dr. Serrano is the first physician in the United States to obtain an ACGME-accredited fellowship certificate for interventional nephrology. His advanced training at the University of Arizona, where he was one of only two physicians accepted from approximately 200 applicants, equipped him with cutting-edge skills in vascular interventions.

Symptoms that may indicate vascular problems include leg pain or cramping when walking, numbness or weakness in limbs, swelling in legs or ankles, slow-healing wounds, changes in skin color or temperature, and visible varicose veins. If you experience any of these, consult with Dr. Serrano for evaluation.

Yes, Dr. Serrano specializes in minimally invasive vascular procedures. These techniques use small incisions and advanced imaging to treat vascular conditions, resulting in less pain, shorter recovery times, and fewer complications compared to traditional open surgery.

Stent placement is a minimally invasive procedure where a small mesh tube (stent) is inserted into a narrowed or blocked blood vessel to keep it open. Dr. Serrano uses cardiac wire placement techniques for stents in major vessels, helping restore proper blood flow.