Midwest Vascular Institute

Caring for Your Vascular Health

The Hopedale Medical Complex established the Midwest Vascular Institute and the noninvasive vascular laboratory in 1993 under the direction of Dr. Matthew B. Rossi, FACS. Established to fill a void in the region, the Midwest Vascular Institute was one of the very first downstate laboratories to become certified in visceral and abdominal imaging.

Vascular surgery is the specialty which deals with diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic system of the body. These problems can be highly challenging and require skilled and experienced surgeons to obtain optimal results for the patients.

In December of 2014, HMC completed a $1 million upgrade to the existing Hybrid Angiography Suite. HMC is one of the first hospitals in the United States to combine an arteriography suite within the confines of an operating room. The update allows physicians to complete whatever they need to do as far as interventions go, plus the necessary open surgical procedures without having to move a patient. The upgrade also allows for complicated open and closed vascular procedures. Patients benefit from this as all concerns can be addressed at one time, in one room.

At Midwest Vascular Institute you can count on personal attention by board-certified Vascular Surgeons and a highly skilled staff on your team. Dr. Matthew Rossi and Dr. Phillip Rossi are board certified; fellowship trained Vascular Surgeons and are full-time staff of the Midwest Vascular Institute. They will choose the right approach for each individual patient combining the best of both worlds, surgical and endovascular techniques.

We pride ourselves in offering the very latest technology. HMC uses the premium ultrasound system for echocardiograms, Philips EPIQ CVx. This machine is the industry leader, offering powerful AI-based solutions and the most advanced diagnostic capabilities. Also in use is the Canon Apilo 300. A state of the ark ultrasound machine that is known for providing superior imaging with outstanding depth and detail qualities. Imaging includes the vascular system as well as the trunk of the patient’s body.

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) has awarded the Hopedale Medical Complex Midwest Vascular Institute the Silver Milestone Recognition award for demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety. The Silver Milestone award is given to vascular labs that have been awarded accreditation for 25 consecutive years.

 

Conditions We Treat:

  • Carotid occlusive disease
  • Stroke
  • TIA (Transient Ischemia Attack)
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Non-healing leg ulcers
  • Pain in the legs with walking (claudication)
  • Severe hypertension due to narrowing of the kidney arteries
  • Circulation disorders of the hands
  • Blood clots in the veins of the legs and arms

Procedures We Perform:

  • Carotid endarterectomy – removal of plaque from the neck artery to prevent stroke
  • Aortic aneurysm repair – endovascular and open surgical repair
  • Angioplasty and stenting of the arteries throughout the body
  • Vein stripping and vein injection therapy
  • Dialysis shunt placement
  • Vena cava filter placement
  • Medical treatment of clot disorders (deep vein thrombosis) with clot lysis where appropriate

Testing Services We Provide:

  • Carotid Duplex
  • Peripheral Venous Duplex
  • Peripheral Arterial Duplex
  • Renal Artery Duplex
  • Mesenteric Artery Duplex
  • Abdominal Venous Duplex
  • Venous Reflux Study
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Ankle/Brachial Index
  • Treadmill Exercise Test
  • Echocardiograms
  • Abdomen Ultrasound
  • Gallbladder Ultrasound
  • Kidney Ultrasound
  • Pelvic, including intra-cavity, Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Testicular Ultrasound

Request an Appointment

For More Information or to Schedule a Consultation please call Hopedale Medical Complex at 309.449.3321.

Specific Health Concerns

Stroke

Heart Disease