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Vascular Access Center
Experiencing Problems with Your Dialysis Access?Sacred Heart's Vascular Access Center offers minimally invasive procedures for dialysis patients who are having problems with veins that serve as dialysis access sites. The Center offers one-call service and can usually schedule procedures within 24-hours.Sacred Heart's interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons work directly with your physician to ensure the best of care. Procedures are performed on an outpatient basis in most cases, and require only a few hours of your time. Results are sent to your doctor and dialysis center within 24 hours of procedure!Services Include:- Declots
- Catheter Insertion/Exchange
- Fistulagrams
- Fistulas
- Venograms
The Vascular Center is located on the ground floor (basement) of Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Physicians and staff associated with Sacred Heart's Vascular Access Center are dedicated to early intervention, which helps save lives and reduces complications.Free valet parking is available at the Brent Lane Parking Garage on Sacred Heart's Pensacola campus. Valets will be happy to assist you with wheelchairs and medical equipment, and can provide directions and other information.- Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Medical Director:
- Fernando E. Kafie, MD
- Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine Vascular Fellowship Gonda-Vascular Institute (UCLA) Published numerous articles and book chapters
Recognized as one of the few “Champion Surgeons” in the state of Florida CMS
Dr. Kafie maintains an active role in the hospital. In addition, he continues to present original papers at national vascular meetings.
- Questions?
- Call 416-CLOT (416-2568)
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