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K. Craig Kent, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery
Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Dr. K. Craig Kent is nationally recognized for his experience and leadership in the field of vascular surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in all aspects of vascular surgery, including treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and lower extremity arterial disease. His practice includes endovascular procedures, as well as other minimally invasive techniques. He joins UW Health with over 20 years of vascular surgery experience, and a past appointment as Chief of the Combined Columbia and Cornell Division of Vascular Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital.


UW Health Clinics
Vascular Surgery Clinic (608) 263-8915
(800) 323-8942
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Procedures

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, Arm Angioplasty, Balloon Angioplasty, Balloon Angioplasty of Leg and Kidney Arteries, Carotid Artery 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, First Rib Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Peripheral Bypass Surgery, Popliteal Entrapment Surgery, Visceral Angioplasty

Languages Spoken
English
Medical interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff. For more information, please contact interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

Professional Certifications and Education
Board Certification Surgery
Fellowship Vascular Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Residency University of California, San Francisco
Internship University of California, San Francisco
Medical School University of California, San Francisco, 1981

Hospital Affiliations
Primary Affiliation(s) University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Secondary Affiliation(s) Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial

Research

Dr. Kent’s research program focuses on identifying new therapeutic targets for the treatment of vascular diseases. He has a longstanding history as an investigator on industry sponsored clinical trials. As a past recipient of the E.J. Wylie Traveling Fellowship, a prestigious award from the Society of Vascular Surgery, he has been recognized for his academic excellence in clinical and basic science research.


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