About Me
For me, patient care is a continuum of mental, physical and spiritual support throughout a patient's lifetime and in a sense, is a lifetime pact between the patient and physician.
The focus of my practice is on vascular disease – both medical and surgical – with an emphasis on surgical care. Specifically, I concentrate on all aspects of vascular surgery, including endovascular surgery.
I became interested in vascular surgery because it stimulated me more than any other aspect of surgery. It’s very challenging and requires a commitment to performing very technically precise operations.
In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing with my family, reading books about the Civil War and attending Ohio State football games.
Highlights
- America’s Top Surgeons
- Department of Surgery Teaching Excellence Award
- Castle Connolly awarded 2015 Top Doctor for Vascular Surgery
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Venous Insufficiency
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Spider Veins
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Vascular Diseases
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Endovascular Procedures
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Varicose Veins
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Compartment Syndromes
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
MD
9/1/1971 - 6/15/1975
Internship&Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1975 - 6/30/1980
Fellowship
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
7/1/1980 - 6/30/1981
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
4/14/1980
American Board of Surgery (Subspecialty: Vascular Surgery)
11/16/1984
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Vascular Diseases and Surgery
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
411 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.6 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.6 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.3 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.7 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.6 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/21/2019, Dr. Vaccaro has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I had really good experience with my PA - and provider. They listened to what I had to say. The bad things was they wasn't in my insurance's network. I would of really liked to continue my care with Dr. Vaccaro.
Friendly. To the point about test results.
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Dr. Vaccaro is absolutely the best in all respects.
All aspects well conducted!
Show competence in his field
All good.
Good! Dr. Vaccaro has a great sense of humor, we have some humor stories that we shared. He saved my life with some surgery he performed on me in 2016.
all went well
I've known Dr. Vaccaro since my husbands surgery in 2015. He doesn't remember us which didn't surprise me, but I was treated with the same kindness and concern as my husband which drew me to Dr. Vaccaro as a patient.