Rosemont, Ill. – April 24, 2026 – The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) have verified three hospitals through the Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP). To achieve verification, these hospitals demonstrated their ability to meet the highest national standards for vascular care and surgical quality.
The newly verified hospitals are:
- University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
- Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Their verification reflects growing national momentum among hospitals advancing vascular surgical and interventional care as the need for these services continues to rise.
Physician leaders at the newly verified hospitals said the process strengthened their programs, enhanced care delivery and will help improve outcomes for patients.
"The Vascular-VP was an extensive process and investigation into all aspects of our vascular surgery care model,” said Michael McNally, MD FACS, Chief of Vascular Surgery, University of Tennessee. “The process allowed our division and organization to solidify program strengths, improve care challenges, close system gaps, formalize continuous quality improvement efforts and gain more resources for our vascular program.”
“Achieving Comprehensive Inpatient verification from the American College of Surgeons is a powerful affirmation of the level of care our team delivers every day”, said Patrick Riggs, MD, Program Manager, Rochester Regional Health. “For our patients, it means access to highly specialized expertise, advanced technology and a coordinated, team-based approach that is grounded in data and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.”
"Hospitals with tertiary, complex care cannot function without a talented and immediately available vascular surgery team,” said Vikram S. Kashyap MD FACS DFSVS, Endowed Chair, Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute at Corewell Health. “Every day, vascular surgeons save lives and limbs in patients suffering from traumatic injuries. Vascular surgical expertise is essential for modern, high-functioning medical institutions.”
Becoming an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
As a Vascular-VP verified center, these hospitals have also become ACS Surgical Quality Partners. This designation signifies a hospital’s dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches while maintaining a critical eye on processes at every step. It assures patients that the care they receive adheres to rigorous, nationally recognized standards in surgical and procedural quality.
Hospitals interested in becoming a verified center and continuing the quality improvement journey of their vascular service are encouraged to apply online. More information about Vascular-VP is available on the ACS website.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
About SVS
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research, and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1946 and currently has a membership of approximately 6,500. SVS membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.
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