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A vascular surgeon is a specialist who evaluates and treats diseases of the blood vessels. Treatment can include traditional open surgery and endovascular approaches. Some of these surgeries may include: 1  Removing the plaque from an artery. 2  Bypassing the area of obstruction with a graft. 3  Performing endovascular procedures.
The vascular surgeon will provide information to help you understand the effects of atherosclerosis and may recommend changes in behavior or diet. Medications may be prescribed, for example, to manage high blood pressure or high cholesterol.