Aortic Center
The Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of aortic disorders, offering advanced monitoring and interventions not available at most medical centers. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists work together to provide a personalized treatment plan to care for your unique condition.
Conditions We Treat
- Aortic intramural hematoma
- Aortitis
- Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
Meet Your Care Team
Tarek S. AbsiMD
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Disease, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Valve Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Valve Center, Ischemic Heart Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Melissa LevackMD
- Aortic Center, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Valve Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Valve Center, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
William G. McMasterJr, MD
- Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplantation, Cardiac Valve Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Assist Devices, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Chetan PasrijaMD
- Aortic Aneurysms, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplantation, Ischemic Heart Disease, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Pulmonary Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Ashish S. ShahMD
- Aortic Center, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Tumors, Cardiac Valve Disease, Heart Assist Devices, Heart Valve Center, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease
Aaron W. AdayMD, MSc
- Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Center, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Carotid Disease, General Cardiology, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Daniel G. ClairMD
- Aortic Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Visceral and Renovascular Disorders
John A. CurciMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aneurysm, Aortic Center, Carotid Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgery
Christine J. DeyholosMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Center, Carotid Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vascular Surgery
Louis GarrardIII, MD
- Aneurysm, Carotid Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Visceral and Renovascular Disorders
Christy M. GuthMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aneurysm, Aortic Aneurysms, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Mark D. IafratiMD
- Advanced Wound Care, Carotid Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Varicose Veins, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Thomas C. NaslundMD
- Aneurysm, Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Center, Cardiac Surgery, Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vascular Surgery
Patrick A. StoneMD
- Abdominal Aortic (AAA), Aortic Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular Disease, Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tiffany K. StreetNP
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Why Choose Aortic Center at Vanderbilt
- Coordinated care
Our team of specialists work collaboratively to provide you with personalized care to treat your unique condition. We work closely with your primary care physician, as well as specialists in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and vascular medicine to offer you the best care possible.
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Innovative care
Our surgeons use the least-invasive procedures to get the best outcomes. We have a history of pioneering innovative techniques, such as minimally invasive aneurysm repair, and have trained surgeons across the country. We can offer advanced treatment even to some patients who have been told their condition is inoperable.
- Clinical trials
As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new approaches being tested in clinical trials. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Advanced imaging
- Genetic testing and counseling
- Medical management and surveillance
- Valve-sparing aortic root replacement