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The Center for Vascular Medicine welcomed Dr. Michael Malone, MD to our team earlier this year. Dr. Malone has been instrumental in establishing the new dialysis access services offered in our Greenbelt location. A highly educated and trained vascular physician, Dr. Malone brings his vast experience in treating peripheral vascular diseases and end stage renal disease to our growing practice. He will be part of moving us forward and expanding both what we treat and how we treat in our continued effort to provide high quality care in a compassionate environment. Dr. Malone is dedicated to staying at the forefront of research and interventional treatments for vascular diseases. Dr. Malone comes to Maryland from Ohio, having served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Toledo School of Medicine. Prior to this position, he served as an attending vascular physician and has also published in several vascular surgery journals as well as textbooks. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Malone or one of our physicians, contact one of our locations or schedule online today.

Many patients come through our doors feeling frustrated by debilitating symptoms that have not been diagnosed properly by their regular physician. Leg and/or arm pain, pelvic pain and foot discomfort can make daily life difficult. The Center for Vascular Medicine in Maryland is home to an educated and experienced team of vascular physicians and clinicians who have specialized in vascular interventional treatments for a range of vascular diseases outside of the heart. Veinous disease in the pelvic region or extremities can be just as dangerous as heart disease and can also contribute to a risk of stroke and heart attack. In many cases, relatively simple, minimally invasive procedures can alleviate pain and improve overall health. There are several key risk factors for vascular and venous disease, including genetics. It is important to note that the incidence increases greatly after the age of 50, especially if you smoke, have high blood pressure or are diabetic. If you fall into one of these categories and have experienced symptoms such as leg or arm pain and non healing wounds on the extremities, come in to one of our convenient locations throughout Maryland for a screening. Early detection can enable conservative treatment to be successful and greatly reduce the risk of limb loss. We work with most insurance carriers and diagnostic testing and treatment is often covered by your policy. Most treatments and procedures are performed in a comfortable, outpatient setting and patients recover quickly, resuming their daily routine relatively soon- without pain. A screening could potentially be life saving- and for many patients it leads to life changing treatment.

We frequently see patients who have been told that there is “no cure” or nothing that can be done about their chronic leg pain, which is often dramatically affecting their daily life. Don’t take “no” for an answer, schedule a visit at one of our convenient locations throughout Central Maryland and get screened for vascular disease. Beyond getting you back to living your life, it could be life saving! Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects over 8 million people in the U.S. according to statistics compiled in 2023 by the CDC. And this number is continually rising… At the Center for Vascular Medicine, our physicians have focused their care on treating vascular disease that occurs outside of the heart, affecting the pelvic region and the extremities. Advances in technology have enabled us to provide accurate diagnosis and care using non invasive and minimally invasive procedures that can restore better health through improved circulation. Do You Suffer With: Leg pain Poor mobility Pale skin or reduced color on one or both legs or feet Non healing wounds on legs or feet It is important to note that many patients experience NO symptoms, but are considered in the high risk category for PAD due to other health concerns or lifestyle habits. These can include obesity, diabetes, smoking or tobacco use, high cholesterol and genetics. The risk for PAD also increases after the age of 40. If you have been experiencing any of the symptoms above or have been told that there is no hope for debilitating leg pain, get screened for PAD and find out of treatment for peripheral artery blockages can restore your health- and reduce associated risks such as stroke and heart attack. At the Center for Vascular Medicine, we understand PAD and offer the personalized treatment you may need to address this often undiagnosed vascular disease. Need a little inspiration? Listen to one patient’s personal story of how treatment changed her life for the better: click here to watch her story and learn more about how effective treatment saves lives.