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Welcome to the Division of Vascular Surgery
In the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Illinois Medical Center, it is our goal to
provide state of the art treatment in order to give all patients with vascular disease the highest
quality of life possible. The Division of Vascular Surgery is involved in the diagnosis, evaluation
and management of all types of arterial, venous and lymphatic disease exclusive of that affecting
the heart and intracranial vessels.
Extensive special expertise within the Division of Vascular Surgery exists in the following areas:
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm surgery
Surgical repair of peripheral arterial aneurysms
Carotid Artery surgery
Complex revascularization of the great vessels arising from the aortic arch
Major and complex upper and lower extremity arterial revascularization
procedures
Peripheral Arterial Bypass
Surgical treatment of complex venous disorders of the lower extremities
The Division of Vascular Surgery is also responsible for the supervision of the Noninvasive
Vascular Laboratory as well as the interpretation of all noninvasive vascular testing procedures
performed.
By visiting this site, we hope to familiarize you with the Division of Vascular Surgery, its people,
activities, and programs. However, should you require more information or want to make an
appointment, contact us at the information listed below:
Outpatient Care Clinic
1801 W. Taylor, Ste 3F
(312) 355-4300
Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory
1740 W. Taylor Street
(312) 996-6230
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Patient Care
Noninvasive Vascular Ultrasound Laboratory
1740 W. Taylor St. UIC Hospital Suite 2200
The Division of Vascular Surgery manages the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory and members of
the Division of Vascular Surgery interpret the noninvasive vascular studies performed. The
Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital was one of the
first in the Chicago area to be accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of
Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) and has held unlimited accreditation in the fields of arterial testing,
venous testing, intracranial and extracranial testing continuously since 1993.
Noninvasive vascular testing procedures performed include, but not limited to:
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Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
Arterial Doppler evaluation for presence and degree of PAD (peripheral arterial disease)
such as Claudication
Color flow duplex imaging of the upper and lower extremity arterial and arterial vascular
systems
Evaluations for venous diseases such as varicose veins, valvular insufficiency and ulcers
Preoperative arterial and venous mapping of both upper and lower extremity arterial
venous systems in patients scheduled for vascular access procedures for dialysis and/or
arterial bypass surgery
Duplex imaging of the legs as surveillance studies to follow previously placed surgical
bypass grafts as well as arterial stents
Abdominal vascular duplex ultrasound exams
Transcranial Doppler evaluation of the intracranial circulation
Transcranial Doppler evaluation for the presence and grade of a patent foramen ovale
Transcranial Doppler evaluation for evaluating children with a variety of vasculopathies
such as sickle cell disease and moyamoya disease
Cold immersion stress testing with digital artery pressures and temperatures measured
for the valuation of Raynauds Phenomena
Penile arterial pressure measurements for the evaluation of impotence
The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory performs approximately 8000 of the above procedures per
year. The results are reported in a preliminary fashion by telephone to the referring and ordering
physician immediately upon completion of the examination and written reports are available within
48 hours. The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory is open between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Tests can be scheduled by calling (312) 996-6230.
Medical Staff
Martin Borhani MD
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
David S. Landau, MD,FACS
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Medical Director of the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory
Henry Baraniewski, MD, PhD, FACS
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Omar C. Morcos, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Mary Ware, RN, MSN, CS, APN-BC
Clinical Nurse Consultant II
Technical Staff
Janice Zasadzinski, RVT
Chief Sonographer
Deborah Brooks
Urooj Hasnain BS
Maria Llanes RN, BSN
Elizabeth Slager BS
James Wojciechowski, RN
Jaime Jenjak BS
Charles Jenkins
Jose Montalvo Jr. RN, RVT
Technical Director
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Physician Referrals
The Division of Vascular Surgery was selected as one of only 50 centers in the United States and
Canada to participate in the landmark North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy
Trial. All members within the Division of Vascular Surgery have extensive experience and
excellent outcomes in carotid artery surgery as well as complex revascularizations of the vessels
arising from the aortic arch.
A multidisciplinary approach is what makes the surgical division unique. The Division of Vascular
Surgery has developed a beneficial and multidisciplinary relationship with the Division of
Interventional Radiology, Division of Plastic Surgery and manages the Noninvasive Vascular
Laboratory. Our vascular surgeons offer a full range of less invasive and simpler treatment
options for your patients with vascular problems resulting in treated patients often resuming
normal activities following short hospital stays.
This division is involved in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of all types of arterial,
venous and lymphatic disease exclusive of that affecting the heart and intracranial vessels. Our
goal is to continue to provide state of the art treatment in order to give all patients with vascular
disease, the highest quality of life possible.
Vascular surgeons have partnered with the primary care physicians in managing patients with
vascular disease for more than 50 years. We look forward to working with you in caring for your
patients with vascular disease.
Referring physicians can call the UIC Physicians Link at 1-888-UIC-1801 for convenient access to
vascular surgery services at UIC.
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Martin Borhani, MD
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Special Medical Interest:
 Abdominal Aortic Surgery
 Carotid Artery Surgery
 Carotid Stents
 Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
 Renal Artery Stenting & Bypass
 IVC Filters
 Varicose Vein Surgery
 Upper/Lower Extremity Bypass
Education:
Medical School: Ohio State University School of Medicine
Internship: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship: Washington University, St Louis MO
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery – Vascular Surgery
Address:
1801 W. Taylor Street
Outpatient Care Clinic, Suite 3-F
Chicago, IL 60612
Languages Spoken:
English
Patient Services:
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Advocate Christ Hospital
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Henry M. Baraniewski, MD, PhD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Special Medical Interest:
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Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Endovascular Surgical techniques
Education:
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Medical School: University of Warsaw Medical School
Residency: Albany Medical Center Hospital
Internship: City Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
Fellowship: University of Minnesota - Department of Surgery
Fellowship: University of Warsaw Medical School - Department of Physiology
Vascular Surgery Fellowship: The University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa
Board Certification: American Board of Vascular Surgery
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Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Address:
1801 West Taylor Street
Outpatient Care Center - Suite 3 F
Chicago, IL 60612
Languages Spoken: English, Polish
Patient Services
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Michael Reese Hospital
West Side Veteran’s Administration Hospital
David Landau, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Special Medical Interest:
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Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Medical School: State University of New York, Syracuse
Residency: University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago
Fellowship: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Fellowship: University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago
Board Certification: American Board of Vascular Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Address:
1801 West Taylor Street
Outpatient Care Center - Suite 3 F
Chicago, IL 60612
Languages Spoken: English
Patient Services
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Omar Morcos, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Special Medical Interest:
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Peripheral Vascular Surgery
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Vascular Surgery
Education:
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Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Internship: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship: The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Address:
1801 West Taylor Street
Outpatient Care Center - Suite 3 F
Chicago, IL 60612
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Patient Services
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Advocate Christ Hospital
Advocate Trinity Hospital
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Research & Publication
Faculty research interests within the Division of Vascular Surgery inlcude:
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Hemodynamics of arterial bifurcation
pathogenesis of ischemic ulcer
hepatic circulation of liver cirrhosis
visceral circulation and compliance of small diameter vascular grafts
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Patient Education
Conditions
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
Arm Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Claudication
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetic Vascular Disease
Patient Education
Tests
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CT Scan
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Lymphedema
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Stroke
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Varicose Veins
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Doppler testing
Duplex Ultrasound
Angiogram
Patient Education
Treatments
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Amputation
Angioplasty and Stenting
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Stenting
Dialysis Access
Peripheral Arterial Bypass Surgery
Surgical Aneurysm Repair
Varicose Vein Excision
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Contact Us
Patients who are physician-referred or self-referred will be seen in the UIC Outpatient Care
Center Surgery Clinic
1801 W. Taylor Street
Outpatient Care Center – Suite 3F
Chicago, IL 60612
312-355-4300
Insurance Carriers
If you have another insurance carrier, please call the office to check directly with us. Your carrier
may be acceptable, but it is almost impossible to list all the carriers since there are so many.
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Aetna National Advantage Program (NAP)
Aetna US Healthcare HMO
Aetna US Healthcare POS
Aetna US Healthcare PPO
BCE Emergis PPO
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CCN PPO
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CIGNA Healthplan of ILL POS
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CIGNA Open Access POS
COMMERCIAL (80/20 Insurance Types)
Employee Health Systems Inc PPO
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Great West Healthcare PPO
Great-West Healthcare HMO/Open Access
Great-West Healthcare POS
Health Alliance Medical Plans PPO
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Health Marketing PPO
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Humana National HMO
Medicaid
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No Insurance, Cash Only
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PHCS POS
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PPO Next
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