 |
Ten years ago, the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga (VIC) began with a mission — to bring world-class vascular care closer to home for patients across the Tennessee Valley. What started as a single vision has grown into a regional leader in comprehensive vascular health. Over the past decade, VIC has transformed how vascular medicine is delivered, combining cutting-edge technology, patient-first care, and a relentless dedication to saving limbs and lives.
A Mission Rooted in Access and Excellence
From the beginning, VIC was founded on a simple belief: every patient deserves access to advanced vascular care without the long wait times or travel associated with large hospitals. Our team set out to redefine what community-based vascular medicine could look like — an environment where innovation meets compassion, and every decision centers on improving outcomes.
Today, that vision continues to drive everything we do. VIC has become the region’s only fully accredited arterial and venous center, offering same-week appointments, minimally invasive outpatient procedures, and life-changing results for thousands of patients each year.
10 Years of Impact: Restoring Blood Flow, Restoring Lives
In the last decade, VIC has helped thousands of patients regain mobility, prevent amputations, and restore quality of life. Our team has performed countless limb-salvage procedures, treated complex arterial and venous conditions, and educated providers and patients alike on the importance of early vascular screening.
Beyond the numbers are the stories — the patients who walked again after months of leg pain, the diabetic who avoided amputation, the families who gained more years together. Every success reinforces our belief that restoring circulation is about more than blood flow — it’s about restoring independence, confidence, and life itself.
Innovation and Education: The Cornerstones of Progress
Over the past decade, VIC has remained at the forefront of innovation. Our centers feature state-of-the-art outpatient labs, ultrasound facilities, and advanced endovascular suites. We’ve pioneered new treatments for limb salvage, chronic venous disease, and dialysis access — providing care once only available in large hospital systems.
VIC also plays a key role in advancing education through physician and ultrasound training programs, community screenings, and professional conferences like FACES of PAD — now a nationally recognized educational event. Learn more about VIC’s educational outreach.
Building Community Through Compassion
Our growth wouldn’t be possible without the community we serve. Through local partnerships, health fairs, and screening programs, VIC has reached thousands of residents with free or low-cost evaluations that have saved lives and prevented amputations. We take pride in being part of the communities we serve — from Chattanooga and Cleveland to Dayton, Athens, and North Georgia — ensuring that patients across the region have access to exceptional vascular care close to home.
The Next Decade: Continuing the Mission
As we celebrate 10 years of service, our mission remains as strong as ever: to be the region’s trusted leader in vascular health, driven by excellence, innovation, and compassion. In the decade ahead, VIC is expanding our services, growing new outreach programs, and investing in next-generation technology to continue improving patient outcomes.
We’re not just keeping blood flowing — we’re keeping lives moving, families thriving, and communities healthy.
To learn more about our services or schedule a vascular screening, visit www.VascularInstituteOfChattanooga.com or call 423-602-2750.
Keeping Life Flowing for Every Generation.
