Vascular Surgery Clinic

Overall Clinic Mission

The Tripler Army Medical Center Vascular Surgery Service provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for diseases of the arteries and veins to service members, retirees, veterans, and their families across the Pacific. We combine prevention and medical therapy, advanced Vascular Wound Care, minimally invasive procedures, and advanced open surgery to prevent strokes, protect limbs, and save lives — working in partnership with referring providers at every step.

Overall Clinic Vision:

To be the Pacific region’s most trusted partner in vascular health — delivering state-of-the-art, collaborative, and evidence-based care that keeps our beneficiaries active, independent, and well.

Other Information
Care is provided by referral and authorization only; the Vascular Surgery Service does not accept walk-in patients.
An on-site noninvasive vascular laboratory (duplex ultrasound, ankle-brachial index, etc.) supports diagnosis and surveillance. Our noninvasive vascular laboratory has proudly maintained continuous accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for 30 years.
Vascular ultrasound and diagnostic testing are highly operator-dependent, meaning the skill of the technologist and the quality of the equipment directly impact your care. Our three decades of continuous accreditation is a milestone held by only a select few labs nationwide, serving as a guarantee of:

• Consistent Diagnostic Accuracy: Your tests are performed using standardized, nationally recognized protocols to ensure your surgeon receives the most precise data possible.
• Highly Trained Specialists: Our vascular technologists and interpreting surgeons undergo rigorous, ongoing training and peer reviews.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Our diagnostic machinery is strictly calibrated, monitored, and updated to maintain optimal imaging quality.
• Uncompromised Safety: Every protocol in our clinic is designed to prioritize patient safety, comfort, and clinical excellence.

List of Services Provided:

• Carotid artery disease evaluation and stroke-prevention surgery (carotid endarterectomy and stenting)
• Abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm screening, surveillance, and repair — endovascular (EVAR/TEVAR) and open
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD): medical management, angioplasty/stenting, and bypass surgery
• Limb preservation for diabetic foot, non-healing wounds, and chronic limb-threatening ischemia, advanced Vascular Wound Care
• Venous disease: varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Hemodialysis access creation and management, including failing access and steal syndrome
• Mesenteric, renal, and visceral artery disease
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Peripheral aneurysms
• Vascular trauma and vascular infections
• Noninvasive vascular laboratory testing: peripheral duplex ultrasound, ankle-brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex, abdominopelvic duplex

How to make an appointment

Patients are seen by referral and authorization only; the clinic does not accept walk-in patients.

Providers (VA & Military Treatment Facility)

Place a Vascular Surgery Referral 2.0 requesting Tripler Vascular Surgery in MHS GENESIS, or route through VA Community Care when indicated. Include relevant imaging, ankle-brachial indices (ABIs), pulse exam, and labs.

Patients

Ask your VA or primary care team for a referral to Tripler Vascular Surgery. Once your referral and authorization are in place, the clinic will contact you to schedule, or you may call 808-433-5228 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Other pertinent information you would like to include:

The Vascular Surgery Service partners closely with primary care, podiatry, endocrinology, nephrology, and wound care to support limb preservation and comprehensive vascular care. Early referral provides the widest range of treatment options and the best long-term outcomes.

Forms:

Your Vascular Health - patient and referral brochure

FAQs:

Q: What is a vascular surgeon, and what do they treat?
A: Vascular surgeons are the only physicians board-certified in vascular surgery, with 5–7 years of specialty training after medical school. They care for diseases of the arteries and veins throughout the body (other than the heart and brain) — including carotid disease, aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, and dialysis access — and are disease-focused, offering medical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and open surgery.

Q: Do I need a referral to be seen?
A: Yes. The Vascular Surgery Clinic is by referral and authorization only and does not accept walk-in patients. Ask your VA or primary care team to place a referral to Tripler Vascular Surgery.

Q: Will I need surgery?
A: Not necessarily. Fewer than half of the patients seen by a vascular surgeon require an operation. Many conditions are managed with risk-factor control, medication, exercise, and minimally invasive procedures.

Q: What tests might I have?
A: Common tests include duplex ultrasound, the ankle-brachial index (ABI), and CT or MR angiography (CTA/MRA). Most are quick and painless.

Q: How can I protect my vascular health?
A: Don’t smoke; if you have diabetes, keep your glucose and A1c well controlled; manage your blood pressure and cholesterol; aim for about 150 minutes of activity each week; and eat heart-healthy while maintaining a healthy weight.