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Joel Gotvald, MD, Vascular Surgery, Austin, TX, St. David's North Austin Medical Center

JoelGGotvaldMDFACS, FSVS

Vascular Surgery Austin, TX

Vascular & Vein Specialist, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon, Board-Certified General Surgeon, Certified Phlebologist, Diplomate American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

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Summary

  • Double board-certified vascular surgeon and vein specialist. Specialize in treatment of diseases of the circulation, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatics. Special interest in vein disease management, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcers, deep venous thrombosis, DVT, and thromobophlebitis / phlebitis. Perform endovenous vein ablation, EVLT, Venefit radiofrequency ablations, ambulatory phlebectomy vein removal, cosmetic vein treatments, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy. Also an expert in treatment of aneurysms and peripheral artery disease. Certified in phlebology and general surgery in addition to fellowship training in Vascular Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Baylor University Medical Center
    Baylor University Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Splenectomy  
    Joel Gotvald, Contemporary Surgery, 2001

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations