Dr. Steven Silverman retired as of March 2026. Drs. Ulloa and Arosemena of Vascular Wellness Institute are now available and taking new patients. Same office, same friendly faces, and a new lens on your vascular care!
Dr. Steven Silverman retired as of March 2026. Drs. Ulloa and Arosemena of Vascular Wellness Institute are now available and taking new patients. Same office, same friendly faces, and a new lens on your vascular care!
Getting You Back to What You Love.
At Vascular Wellness Institute, our board-certified vascular surgeons bring the same level of care found at major academic medical centers — delivered locally in Sarasota and Bradenton. Whether you’re noticing symptoms or already have a vascular diagnosis, we can help. Medicare and most major insurance plans accepted.
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Most vascular practices treat disease after it strikes. We built Vascular Wellness Institute around a different idea: that the best vascular outcome is the one that needs little to no intervention with lasting results. Our two founding surgeons — trained at the University of Maryland Medical Center — bring academic-level expertise to the Gulf Coast with a focus that goes beyond the procedure. We screen proactively, catch problems early, and when intervention is needed, we offer every option from minimally invasive office treatments to complex arterial reconstruction. We offer the full spectrum of vascular care and focus on keeping you well.
conditions & symptoms →
Leg pain. Swollen ankles. Varicose veins. These symptoms often point to an underlying vascular condition that may be treatable. Learn what to look for.
Treatments & procedures
From a 30-minute in-office vein procedure to complex arterial surgery, our surgeons offer the right treatment for your specific situation — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
wellness & prevention
Vascular disease rarely announces itself until it’s serious. Our prevention and screening services help you understand your vascular health before a problem becomes a crisis.
Persistent swelling in the legs and ankles is one of the most common — and most overlooked — signs of vascular disease. Chronic venous insufficiency, venous obstruction, and DVT can all cause it. Finding the cause is the first step to lasting relief.
Aching legs, visible veins, and chronic swelling aren’t just cosmetic — they’re signs your venous circulation needs attention. Varicose veins are highly treatable, often in a single in-office visit with no downtime. The sooner they’re addressed, the simpler the fix.
If your legs cramp or tire during a walk and feel better when you stop, that may indicate reduced blood flow. PAD is common, underdiagnosed, and — when caught early — very manageable. Left untreated, arterial blockages can threaten your limbs and your life.
Your carotid arteries deliver blood to your brain. When plaque narrows them, stroke risk rises — often without any warning signs. A simple screening can reveal your risk. For those with significant blockage, we offer the most advanced stroke-prevention procedures available.
An aortic aneurysm grows silently. Most patients have no symptoms until a rupture — which is why screening and monitoring matter so much. When intervention is needed, we offer both minimally invasive and open surgical repair, tailored to your anatomy and overall health.
That familiar cramp in your calf or thigh that shows up on a walk and disappears when you rest has a name: claudication. It’s your arteries telling you that blood flow is limited. It’s also one of the earliest and most treatable signs of peripheral artery disease — don’t ignore it.
A blood clot in the deep veins of the leg can travel to the lungs — making it a medical emergency. If you notice sudden swelling, warmth, or pain in one leg, don’t wait. DVT is treatable when caught quickly, and long-term vascular care can prevent recurrence.
For patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, vascular access is a lifeline. We create and maintain AV fistulas and grafts as well as place laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheters and when complications arise, we act quickly. Your dialysis schedule shouldn’t wait.
You don’t need to wait until something goes wrong. Whether you have a diagnosis, symptoms, concerning family history, or are seeking a second opinion, a conversation with one of our surgeons is the first step. Call us today or request an appointment online. Most patients are seen within one to two weeks.
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When you come to Vascular Wellness Institute, you are seen by an expert in vascular care. Dr. Ulloa and Dr. Arosemena are both fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeons who founded this practice with one goal: to bring the standard of care they experienced at a top academic medical center directly to the Gulf Coast community.
MD, FACS, RPVI, CWSP, AIHM · Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Ulloa brings over 20 years of surgical experience, specializing in minimally invasive vein care, complex arterial disease, and vascular wellness. Patients come to him for answers — and leave with a clear plan.
MD · Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Arosemena is known for his patient-centered approach and the breadth of his vascular expertise — from office-based vein procedures to the most complex arterial reconstructions. He speaks English and Spanish.
