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What is a vascular surgeon and how to become one
Also referred to as a surgical specialist, a Vascular Surgeon focusing on vessels perform surgeries in order to repair veins and arteries that have been damaged. You will be removing artery blockages and plaque, even blood clots found in clogged veins.
In addition, you will treat conditions concerning blood vessels and mostly perform surgeries. You need to know the medical history of your patients and be able to coordinate with other experts and staff members. Some of the skills you need as a Vascular Surgeon include communication skills, being detail-oriented, and compassion.
As a Vascular Surgeon, you have the chance to earn around $338,206 on average per year. There is also a 7% job growth rate. The salary and growth rate are both high, so being a Vascular Surgeon is a good choice of profession. As long as you meet the necessary skills and requirements, you have the chance to land the job.
Avg. Salary $324,217
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth Rate 7%
Growth Rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.14%
Asian 12.67%
Black or African American 1.81%
Hispanic or Latino 5.01%
Unknown 3.76%
White 76.60%
Genderfemale 66.99%
male 33.01%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity Level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work Life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Vascular Surgeon career paths
Key steps to become a vascular surgeon
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Start to develop specific vascular surgeon skills
Skills 
Percentages Patients 64.20% Patient Care 23.61% Private Practice 8.55% Office Locations 0.98% Ablation 0.69% Research vascular surgeon duties and responsibilities
- Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
- Record patients daily vitals, demographics and other medical history into electronic medical records.
- Room patients upon their arrival and prepare rooms/patients for physician examination.
- Board-Certify dermatologist performing Mohs surgery, advance reconstruction, blepharoplasty, liposuction, cosmetic & medical dermatology.
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How Did You Land Your First Vascular Surgeon Job
Frano Šimić
Vascular Surgeon, Clinical Hospital Center Split
Later I worked on remote island for 16months as GP, also 8 more months in smaller places near my birth town where I work at the moment
In 2012. There was a place for 6 residents on surgery department and 2 of them were for vascular surgery and others where plastic end reconstructive surgeon an abdominal surgeon
I liked vascular the most since I am sort of person that likes tidiness so small/micro moves in precise tasks were something I thought I’d be good at.
And so after 5 years of residency I’ve been working as consultant for 6 years with special interests in varicose veins pathology by CHIVA method and also lower extremity bypass surgery.
If I had to I would choose vascular surgery again.
Average vascular surgeon salary
The average Vascular Surgeon salary in the United States is $324,217 per year or $156 per hour. Vascular surgeon salaries range between $169,000 and $619,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
