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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Charles Acher is certified by the American Board of Surgery, with a certificate of additional qualifications in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury in repair of thoraco-abdominal aneurysms (TAA), renal and visceral arterial occlusive disease, minimally invasive endovascular surgery, treatment of cerebral vascular occlusive disease for stroke prevention (carotid and subclavian revascularization), and limb salvage in severe vascular disease.
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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 (608) 742-3004
(888) 703-2778
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Portage Clinic
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Vascular Surgery Clinic
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(608) 263-8915
(800) 323-8942
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West Clinic
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| Procedures |
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Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Carotid Artery Surgery, Dialysis Access Surgery, Endovascular Graft Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Graft Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm, Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery, Minimal Incision Phlebectomy, Minimally Invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Bypass Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation for Vein Conditions, Sclerotherapy for Veins, Treatment for Spider Veins or Varicose Veins
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| Languages Spoken |
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English
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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Professional Certifications and Education
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| Board Certification |
Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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| Fellowship |
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, England
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| Residency |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Internship |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Medical School |
University of Indiana, Indianapolis, 1973
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Meriter Hospital, Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial
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| Research |
Dr. Acher’s current research activities include participation in a VA cooperative study on aneurysm detection and management, research in treatment of thoracoabdominal aneurysm, and prevention of paraplegia in thoracic aneurysm surgery. |
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