Accredited Vascular Lab

Our state-of-the-art Vascular Laboratory is the only nationally accredited laboratory in Naples. The laboratory is staffed by experienced, knowledgeable and certified technicians with expertise in vascular imaging.

Dr. Scanlon has the added qualification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and oversees and reads each study.  

The lab is used to perform non-invasive and painless imaging and physiological testing of the vascular system.  It is conveniently located in our office and can accommodate most same-day urgent testing needs.

Ultrasound is particularly well suited for evaluating arteries and veins.  It allows for real-time imaging of the blood vessels and gives critical information about blood flow and other characteristics that allow your vascular surgeon to identify and qualify and conditions you may have.  Most tests last roughly 30 - 45 minutes, are painless, and require no changes to your normal medications or routine.  

Specific diagnoses/conditions where ultrasound is used to identify, qualify and track vascular conditions are:

​    - Abdominal aortic aneurysm
    - Aneurysm or blockage of abdominal arteries (arteries to the kidneys, liver or intestines)
    - Carotid (neck) artery blockages
    - Peripheral arteries (of the legs and/or arms) blockages
    - Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis - DVT) of the legs or arms
    - Venous insufficiency, or "reflux," causing varicose veins
    - Vein mapping for hemodialysis surgery

Other studies performed in our vascular lab include physiological tests to "measure" blood flow to the arms and legs.  Tests such as Pulse Volume Recordings and Segmental Pressure Indices are helpful in determining the severity of a condition, typically a blockage.  These tests are also painless and non-invasive, and require no special changes to your medications or routine.