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Joseph Mills, MD, Vascular Surgery, Houston, TX, St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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Vascular Surgery Houston, TX

Reid Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Baylor College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Mills is a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and Harris Health System. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and German. He is experienced in peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid disease, leg bypass and angioplasty, and diabetic foot.

Education & Training

  • U Texas HSC
    U Texas HSCEndovascular Surgery, 2004
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Oregon Health & Science University1986 - 1987
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumChief Residency, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1985
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1981, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha, Cum Laude
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityBS, Biology and German, Cum Laude, 1977
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityBS, Double Major Biology-German, Cum Laude, 1977
  • Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory SchoolC, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1986 - 2021
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1992 - 1996
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor in Vascular Surgery Castle Connolly, 2013-2022
  • Top Doctor Vascular Surgery Castle Connolly, 2013-2022
  • Best Doctors in America 2001-2014, 2015-2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Heads-Up Display for Diabetic Limb Salvage Surgery: A View Through the Google Looking Glass  
    Armstrong DG, Rankin TM, Giovinco NA, Mills JL, Matsuoka Y, J Diabetes Sci and Technol, 1/18/2014
  • The Society for Vascular Surgery Lower Extremity Threatened Limb Classification System: Risk stratification based on Wound, Ischemia and foot Infection (WIfI)  
    Mills JL, Conte MS, Armstrong DG, Pomposelli F, Schanzer A, Sidawy AN, Andros G, J Vasc Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Aneurysmal Degeneration of Deep Lower Extremity Vein Conduits Used for Vascular Reconstruction  
    Chavez L, Leon LR, Mills JL, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Early Quantitative Evaluation of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia
    Braun JD, Trinidad-Hernandez M, Perry D, Armstrong DG, Mills JL, J Vasc Surg, 1/1/2012
  • Comprehensive Foot Examination and Risk Assessment
    Boulton AJM, Armstrong DG, Albert SF, Frykberg RG, Hellman R, Kirkman MS, Lavery LA, LeMaster JW, Mills JL, et al., American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care, 1/1/2008
  • Open Bypass and Endoluminal Therapy: Complementary Techniques for Revascularization in Diabetic Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia
    Mills JL, 5th International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot. Diabetes/Metabolism, Research and Reviews. Diabetes Metab Res Rev, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • Vascular Surgical Core Curriculum 
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/29/2014
  • Clasificacion WIFI: Finalmente hablaremos el mismo idioma! 
    Cartagena, Colombia - 1/26/2014
  • Sindrome del talon huerfano. Nuevos Horizontes Cardiovasculares 
    Cartagena, Colombia - 1/26/2014
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Other

  • Tibial Angioplasty from the Top Down: The Antegrade Approach 
    JL Mills, DFCon
    Hollywood, California - 1/21/2014
  • Sistema de clasificacion y estratificacion del riesgo de la extremidad amenazada (A New Classification System for the Threatened Lower Limb: SVS WIfI) 
    Mills, JL, Cumbre de las Americas del Pie Diabetico y la Asociacion Latinoamericana de Cirugia Vascular y Angi
    Cartagena, Colombia - 1/17/2014
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Foot Infections 
    Barshes NR, Mills JL, Vascular Surgery Core Curriculum. V SCORE (Surgical Council on Resident Education)
    http://www.surgicalcore.org
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • The Society for Vascular Surgery Elects Joseph L. Mills, MD, of Baylor College of Medicine to 2021-2022 Officer Lineup
    The Society for Vascular Surgery Elects Joseph L. Mills, MD, of Baylor College of Medicine to 2021-2022 Officer LineupJune 22nd, 2021
  • Vascular Innovation Spotlight: Limb Saving Toe and Flow Model with Dr. David Armstrong | Part I
    Vascular Innovation Spotlight: Limb Saving Toe and Flow Model with Dr. David Armstrong | Part IApril 6th, 2021
  • SVS ONLINE: Crawford Forum Sets the Stage for Vascular Surgery Future
    SVS ONLINE: Crawford Forum Sets the Stage for Vascular Surgery FutureJuly 1st, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, Lower Extremity Guidelines Committee, Society for Vascular Surgery 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, German

Hospital Affiliations