Nicholas Madden, D.O.

Nicholas Madden, D.O., RPV

Vascular Surgeon

UPMC Altoona

Completed medical school and general surgery residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship was completed in 2019 at University of Pennsylvania.  Returned home to Altoona, PA as an attending vascular surgeon at UPMC Altoona, Heart & Vascular Institute.  Scope of practice includes all aspects of arterial and venous pathologies including aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVTs, and dialysis access.

“Carotid Disease: Diagnosis and Management”

Lecture objectives/outline

1. Understand the significance of carotid disease and the associated risks.
2. Learn the general indications for intervention on carotid disease.
3. Understand the key treatment strategies – medical, endovascular, and surgical.