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
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Spider Veins
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Venous Insufficiency
- 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
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/30/1980
Baylor University Medical Center
6/30/1981
MD
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
6/15/1975
Academic Information
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
4/14/1980
American Board of Surgery (Subspecialty: Vascular Surgery)
11/16/1984
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.
329 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 12/20/2018, Dr. Vaccaro has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Vaccaro is not only thorough in his explanations, he receives patient questions with interest and explains more in depth answers to put my mind at ease. He was my second opinion for my circulation issues, but he will be my dr. of choice.
Always friendly & upbeat. Takes his time. Never feel rushed.
Just came for a consultation. Suggestions made for timing & what to expect.
None bad.
Pleasant joking.
Dr. Vaccaro Is very friendly and we joke around off topic. This also true of Dr. Friedberg.
Great personality. Felt comfortable right away. Covered all my concerns.
was very helpfull
very friendly and informative
ALWAYS GOOD.