University Of Maryland Opens New Vascular Center In Annapolis

Annapolis MD

17 May, 2022

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — The University of Maryland Medical System recently opened a new vascular center in Annapolis. The doctors specialize in blood vessel health. "The center ... offers Annapolis residents greater access to advanced vascular care from physicians who are experts at diagnosing and treating all aspects of vascular disease," University of Maryland Medical System spokesperson Bill Seiler told Patch in an email. The medical system cut the ribbon on its latest facility on May 10, dubbing it the University of Maryland Vascular Center at Annapolis. Dr. Rajabrata Sarkar speaks at the grand opening of the University of Maryland Vascular Center at Annapolis. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System) The office came through a partnership between Dr. Rajabrata Sarkar and Dr. John Martin. Sarkar is the vascular surgery chief at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Martin is a well-known vascular surgeon in Annapolis. Martin previously co-founded the Heart Health Foundation, a nonprofit that offers free vascular screenings through its Dare to C.A.R.E. initiative. More information on that effort is posted at daretocare.us. Martin has since joined the University of Maryland School of Medicine as a volunteer clinical associate professor. Dr. John Martin, pictured above, was one of the leaders who made the vascular center possible. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System) The University of Maryland Vascular Center at Annapolis is located at 116 Defense Highway, Suite 100. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients can learn more by calling (410) 571-5545 or visiting umms.org/ummc/locations/um-vascular-center-at-annapolis. "The University of Maryland has one of the top vascular surgery programs in the region," the office's website said. "The University of Maryland vascular team is skilled at using the latest techniques in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care to tackle a range of vascular conditions." RELATED: Air Canada Restoring Service To BWI As Travel Continues To ReboundUrbano Mexican Fare Coming To Annapolis Town Center In Early 2023New Greeting Card Company Opens In Annapolis, Sends Cards NationwideFreedom Boat Club Opens 6 Locations At MD, DC MarinasClothing Retailers Boss, New Square Open At Arundel Mills Mall Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County news.