Skip to main content

Header Jump Links

  • About
  • News
  • Advocacy
  • Join
  • SVS Foundation
  • Industry Relations
  • MY ACCOUNT

Main navigation

    • Vascular Specialists Overview
    • Education and Meetings
      • Vascular Annual Meeting
      • CME Credit Process Update
      • Meetings
      • Coding & Reimbursement Resources
      • SVS VascuLearn
      • Leadership Development Program
      • VESAP
      • VRIC 2025
      • CPVI Skills Course
      • Wound Care Curriculum
      • Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery
      • Audible Bleeding Podcast
    • Practice and Quality
      • Sub Heading
        Clinical Quality
      • Clinical Guidelines
      • Quality
      • National Quality Verification Program for Vascular Care
      • SVS-APSA Pediatric Vascular Initiative
      • Perioperative Management Guide
      • Vascular Quality Initiative
      • Sub Heading
        Practice Administration
      • Practice Tools
      • SVS Compensation Study
      • Valuation
    • Research
      • Journals
      • Basic & Transitional
      • Grants & Funding
      • Clinical Research
    • Networking
      • SVSConnect
      • Affiliated Organizations
      • International Chapters
      • Physician’s Assistants
      • Young Surgeons Section
      • SVS Women's Section
      • Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care (SAVC)
    • Careers
      • Job Bank
      • Awards & Scholarships
    • Trainees & Students Overview
    • Training
      • Choose Vascular
      • Program Profiles
      • Research Opportunities
      • Resident and Fellowship Positions
      • Vascular Surgery Training Pathways
    • Mentoring & Groups
      • Find a VSIG
      • Mentor Match
      • Social Media Ambassador
      • Virtual Sub-Internships
    • Your Career
      • Career Checklist
      • Specialty at a Glance
    • Resources
      • Education
      • Guidelines
      • Journal Clubs
      • Meetings
    • Referring Physicians Overview
    • Referring Physicians
      • Who to Refer
      • Why Refer
      • For Podiatrists
  • Patients

Header Jump Links

  • About
  • News
  • Advocacy
  • Join
  • SVS Foundation
  • Industry Relations
  • MY ACCOUNT

Breadcrumb

  • Home
  • Patients and Referring Physicians
Image
Common questions

Common Questions

Your vascular health, explained

Image
Diverse group of medical professionals putting hands into a circle.

Find Answers

Find answers to common questions about vascular health and vascular care. 

What is a vascular surgeon? 

What is vascular disease? 

What is the vascular system? 
 

Have additional questions?  Find a Specialist near you to answer all of your vascular care questions. 

Learn about vascular biology
Download Vascular Health Fliers
  • Vascular Specialists
  • Future Vascular Surgeons
  • Patients & Referring Physicians
Address

9400 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 315

Rosemont, Ill. 60018-4975

Phone Numbers
312-334-2300
800-258-7188
  • About SVS
  • News & Advocacy
  • Contact Us
  • Advertisement and Sponsorships
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map

Follow SVS on

© 2025 SVS. All rights reserved.

  • svs-logo-redblack-Foundation-RGB
  • svs-pac-logo-RGB