On Friday, October 14th, our Physician Liasion, Ryan Deady, was a guest on the News Channel 5 Bluff City Life Show to raise awareness about Kidney Disease. Ryan is not only a dedicated member of the Vascular Institute & Podiatry Institute of the South outreach team, he is also a...
Four years ago, David Murphy felt pain in his right foot, prompting him to seek treatment that would begin a long odyssey of doctor’s visits, procedures, pain, and hardships - all attributed to vascular disease. David Murphy, 62, a veteran and father of two, has always worked on his feet,...
BEAUFORT S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent ProPublica article spotlights racial disparities in amputation in the Mississippi Delta and enumerates the tragic human consequences of amputation, as well as the limb preservation efforts of Dr. Fakorede and his team. Commenting on disparities in CLI treatment, Mary L. Yost, President of THE SAGE GROUP...
The Vascular Institute is closely monitoring the global COVID-19 outbreak. During this time, our facility is OPEN. We will continue to see essential consults and perform necessary procedures. Our goal is to ensure a safe place for our patients, their families and our employees. To prevent the spread of...
Hearing back from our patients is so rewarding! Dr. Dias Perera recieved this letter in the mail from one of his patients thanking him for the wonderful care that was provided at The Vascular Institute. Our surgeons strive to create personal relationships with each of their patients. Our goal...
Did you know... The Memphis-Metro area has one of the highest amputation rates in the entire country. There are 300-500 amputations performed every day. 2.1 million people are living with limb loss in the USA and that number is expected to DOUBLE by 2050. WHY is this happening??...
