Expert peripheral artery disease care close to home 

When peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects the blood flow in your legs, arms or other areas of the body outside of the heart, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital gives you the resources you need. You’ll have access to a range of services to diagnose and treat PAD, including minimally invasive options and care for advanced disease.

Our experienced vascular team works with you to create a care plan that starts with the least invasive options first. And with numerous hospital and clinic locations, we make it easy to find quality, effective PAD solutions that fit your life.

Advanced tools, safer procedures

The Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital is known for our advanced, innovative vascular services, including in the care of peripheral artery disease. We offer advanced technology to understand the cause of your PAD symptoms and provide expertise in minimally invasive options for your care. In many cases, we can slow PAD’s progression—or even reverse it—without invasive surgery.

For you, these less invasive options mean you’re able to get relief from symptoms like leg pain and return to your daily life sooner. With our personalized approach to care and commitment to safety and quality, you can feel confident taking the next step to care for your PAD.

Working together for your best outcome

You’ll benefit from an entire network of vascular specialists at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. With cooperation and shared standards across our hospitals, you’ll have access to a complete range of resources for your care.

Because PAD has a strong connection to other cardiovascular conditions—like heart disease and stroke—we take a team approach to your treatment and work with you to understand how the causes of your PAD may affect other areas of your body. Our vascular team collaborates with your primary care physician, cardiologist and other specialists to give you seamless care from diagnosis to long-term monitoring of your overall health.

Committed to excellence and safety

At Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, a commitment to quality is at the foundation of our care. We’re continuously tracking and evaluating our outcomes in peripheral artery disease care and vascular surgery, including comparing ourselves across our network and against national standards. Because of our dedication and expertise, our quality outcomes for peripheral artery disease treatment often surpass national averages.

We also participate in national vascular registries, including the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI), with a focus on improving patient care in PAD and a range of vascular conditions. Our Dallas and Plano locations are among a small number of programs nationwide to have earned the highest VQI rating for eight years in a row.

Learn more about our quality and safety measures


 

Awards and accreditations in peripheral artery disease care

Our team is here to guide you through your PAD treatment and get you back to doing what you love. That dedication to you has earned The Heart Hospital recognition from national organizations in the area of vascular care.

  • U.S. News & World Report—#30 in the nation (Plano) and “High Performing” (Dallas) in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery in 2025
  • American College of Surgeons—Verified Comprehensive Inpatient Vascular Center(Dallas and Plano)
  • Society for Vascular Surgery—Top 16% nationally for vascular quality (Dallas, Denton and Plano) and 2025 Larry Krais Quality Award (Dallas and Plano)

Our areas of expertise

Our vascular team cares for all causes and stages of peripheral artery disease. Most cases of PAD are caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries—called atherosclerosis. But we also treat PAD related to other less common causes, such as vasculitis.

We have treatment options for every stage of PAD, including:

  • Asymptomatic PAD, may be detected through a screening or checkup
  • Symptomatic PAD or claudication, which causes symptoms like leg pain, especially during activities
  • Critical limb ischemia, a severe limb-threatening form of PAD
  • Acute limb ischemia, a rare emergency complication of PAD

Your care experience

Our care approach not only treats PAD but also addresses the causes behind your condition over the long term, allowing you to take preventive steps that keep PAD from getting worse.

You’ll start by having a consultation with our vascular team, who will help you understand your condition and may order diagnostic testing to get a closer look. When possible, we’ll give you nonsurgical or minimally invasive options before choosing traditional surgery. Our team also provides ongoing follow-up care to monitor your vascular health.

We’ll guide you through every step of your care, focusing on your overall well-being.

Real stories, real results 

Gary Aspelin – Dallas

Gary Aspelin had a family history of PAD affecting the carotid artery. So when something felt off, he mentioned it to his doctor. Tests showed his carotid artery was 90% blocked and revealed three blockages in his heart. Our team performed surgery to restore blood flow.

“The lesson here is to go to your doctor for your physical. I was able to avoid permanent damage to my heart because I went for a checkup.”

How a routine physical detected this man’s dangerous heart blockage

Gary Aspelin

Find a peripheral artery disease expert near you

With an entire network of Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals and clinics in North Texas, you have access to skilled vascular surgeons with experience in peripheral artery disease treatment in your community. Find a vascular specialist near you who will work with you to relieve your PAD symptoms and take steps to protect your vascular health for years to come.

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 For referring physicians 

Our vascular team values collaboration with primary care physicians and other specialists across Texas in the treatment of peripheral artery disease. We’ll work with you and keep you informed about your patient’s care and progress.   

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