Karthikeshwar Kasirajan (Kasi)

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Karthikeshwar Kasirajan (Kasi)

Vascular surgeon

Clinical Professor, Surgery - Vascular Surgery

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Biography

Dr. Kasirajan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. Also known as Dr. Kasi, he is a clinical professor of vascular surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Kasirajan preserves limbs, facilitates access to dialysis, and helps his patients manage conditions such as aneurysms, varicose veins, thoracic outlet syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis. Many of his limb preservation patients smoke, have diabetes, or are experiencing renal failure. Dr. Kasirajan’s experience also centers around the treatment of aneurysms and prevention of strokes.

In all cases, his goal is to provide either noninvasive or minimally invasive management whenever possible. He performs open surgery only when it is the best option. Dr. Kasirajan treats many patients with stents and stent grafts, which can shorten hospital stays and recovery times.

Dr. Kasirajan (Kasi) receives referrals of patients from primary care physicians, nephrologists, podiatrists, cardiologists, woundcare specialists, diabetologists, neurologists, and other specialists. He welcomes referrals as early as possible, ideally before patients become symptomatic. A strong proponent of doing early screening for peripheral artery disease, Dr. Kasirajan advocates for the use of the ankle-brachial index (ABI) in routine physical examinations. When providers detect an imbalance between leg and arm blood pressure, Dr. Kasirajan can help create customized strategies to address the cause before the problem worsens.

In addition to offering excellent vascular care to the community, Dr. Kasirajan joined Stanford to continue pursuing his research interests. He has conducted research into advances in minimally invasive procedures for stroke prevention and for aneurysm management. His research has also focused on how to improve surgery outcomes to help patients suffering from peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Kasirajan has been the investigator in over 40 multicenter studies involving new stent graphs, thrombectomy catheters, and other advances in endovascular technology.

Dr. Kasirajan has made more than 100 presentations worldwide on minimally invasive vascular surgery techniques and preventive care in the vascular patient. He has spoken at multiple conferences including the Society for Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Society, and the South Asian American Vascular Society. He has earned numerous honors for his academic achievements, including the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha award for medical student and resident education.

As the author of more than 120 journal articles, Dr. Kasirajan’s work has appeared in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Today, Pharmacogenomics Journal, Catheter Cardiovascular Intervention, and many other publications. He also has authored 20 book chapters in textbooks including Medical Management of the Surgical Patient 5th Edition, Advances in Phlebology and Venus Surgery Volume 1, Current Therapy in Vascular Surgery, Mastery of Surgery, and many more.

Dr. Kasirajan has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Endovascular Therapy, Annals of Vascular Surgery, International Journal of Angiology, and other publications.

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Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospital (2000) OH
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery (2001)
Residency: Western Reserve Care System (1998) OH

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center General Surgery Residency (1994) NY

Medical Education: Madras Medical College (1991) India

Honors & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA

Memberships

Member, Society for vascular Surgery (2003 - Present)

Administrative Appointments

Clinical Professor of Surgery, Stanford (2020 - Present)

Publications

Contralateral occlusion is not a clinically important reason for choosing carotid artery stenting for patients with significant carotid artery stenosis
Brewster, L. P., Beaulieu, R., Kasirajan, K., Corriere, M. A., Ricotta, J. J., Patel, S., & Dodson, T. F. (2012). Contralateral occlusion is not a clinically important reason for choosing carotid artery stenting for patients with significant carotid artery stenosis. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 56(5), 1291–94.
Long-Term Comparison of Endovascular and Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Lederle, F. A., Freischlag, J. A., Kyriakides, T. C., Matsumura, J. S., Padberg, F. T., Kohler, T. R., … Swanson, K. M. (2012). Long-Term Comparison of Endovascular and Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 367(21), 1988–97.
Incidence and outcomes after infolding or collapse of thoracic stent grafts
Kasirajan, K., Dake, M. D., Lumsden, A., Bavaria, J., & Makaroun, M. S. (2012). Incidence and outcomes after infolding or collapse of thoracic stent grafts. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 55(3), 652–58.

Ileofemoral malperfusion complicating type a dissection: Revascularization prevents renal failure
Long, S. M., Nair, D., Halandras, P. M., Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., & Chen, E. P. (2007). Ileofemoral malperfusion complicating type a dissection: Revascularization prevents renal failure. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 84(6), 2099–2101.

Use of a novel embolic filter in carotid artery stenting: 30-Day results from the EMBOLDEN Clinical Study.
Gray, W. A., Mehta, M., Alani, F., Kasirajan, K., Begg, R. J., Bacharach, J. M., & Soukas, P. A. (2018). Use of a novel embolic filter in carotid artery stenting: 30-Day results from the EMBOLDEN Clinical Study. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions, 92(6), 1128–1135.

Technical tips for successful outcomes using adjunctive procedures during endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.
Kasirajan, K., & Gupta, N. (2012). Technical tips for successful outcomes using adjunctive procedures during endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 25(3), 161–6.

Cost-effectiveness of one-time genetic testing to minimize lifetime adverse drug reactions.
Alagoz, O., Durham, D., & Kasirajan, K. (2016). Cost-effectiveness of one-time genetic testing to minimize lifetime adverse drug reactions. The Pharmacogenomics Journal, 16(2), 129–36.

Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair for thoracic aneurysms: what we know, what to expect.
Brewster, L. P., & Kasirajan, K. (2011). Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair for thoracic aneurysms: what we know, what to expect. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 25(6), 856–65.

Current options in the diagnosis and management of acute limb ischemia.
Kasirajan, K., & Ouriel, K. (2002). Current options in the diagnosis and management of acute limb ischemia. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(1), 26–34.

Thoracic endografts: procedural steps, technical pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Kasirajan, K. (2006). Thoracic endografts: procedural steps, technical pitfalls and how to avoid them. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 19(1), 3–10.

The use of mechanical thrombectomy devices in the management of acute peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
Kasirajan, K., Haskal, Z. J., & Ouriel, K. (2001). The use of mechanical thrombectomy devices in the management of acute peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR, 12(4), 405–11.

Late complications of thoracic endografts.
Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., & Chaikof, E. L. (2006). Late complications of thoracic endografts. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 43 Suppl A, 94A–99A.

Combination therapies for deep venous thrombosis.
Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., & Chaikof, E. L. (2006). Combination therapies for deep venous thrombosis. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 19(2), 116–21.

Sex-based outcomes after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Kasirajan, K., Morasch, M. D., & Makaroun, M. S. (2011). Sex-based outcomes after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 54(3), 669–75; discussion 675–6.

Difficult anatomy: what characteristics are critical to good outcomes of either CEA or CAS?
Schneider, P. A., & Kasirajan, K. (2007). Difficult anatomy: what characteristics are critical to good outcomes of either CEA or CAS? Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 20(4), 216–25.

Endovascular management of visceral artery aneurysm.
Kasirajan, K., Greenberg, R. K., Clair, D., & Ouriel, K. (2001). Endovascular management of visceral artery aneurysm. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 8(2), 150–5.

Pivotal results for the Medtronic Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft System in the VALOR II trial.
Fairman, R. M., Tuchek, J. M., Lee, W. A., Kasirajan, K., White, R., Mehta, M., … Bavaria, J. (2012). Pivotal results for the Medtronic Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft System in the VALOR II trial. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 56(5), 1222–31.e1.

Left subclavian artery coverage during thoracic endovascular aortic repair and risk of perioperative stroke or death.
Chung, J., Kasirajan, K., Veeraswamy, R. K., Dodson, T. F., Salam, A. A., Chaikof, E. L., & Corriere, M. A. (2011). Left subclavian artery coverage during thoracic endovascular aortic repair and risk of perioperative stroke or death. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 54(4), 979–84.

Filter devices for cerebral protection during carotid angioplasty and stenting.
Kasirajan, K., Schneider, P. A., & Kent, K. C. (2003). Filter devices for cerebral protection during carotid angioplasty and stenting. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 10(6), 1039–45.

Neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting using the GORE flow reversal system: 30-day outcomes in the EMPiRE Clinical Study.
Clair, D. G., Hopkins, L. N., Mehta, M., Kasirajan, K., Schermerhorn, M., Schönholz, C., … Ansel, G. M. (2011). Neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting using the GORE flow reversal system: 30-day outcomes in the EMPiRE Clinical Study. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions, 77(3), 420–9.

Mechanical thrombectomy as a first-line treatment for arterial occlusion.
Kasirajan, K., Marek, J. M., & Langsfeld, M. (2001). Mechanical thrombectomy as a first-line treatment for arterial occlusion. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 14(2), 123–31.

Noninterruption of warfarin therapy is safe and does not compromise outcome in patients undergoing endovenous laser therapy (EVLT).
Riesenman, P. J., de Fritas, D. J., Konigsberg, S. G., & Kasirajan, K. (2011). Noninterruption of warfarin therapy is safe and does not compromise outcome in patients undergoing endovenous laser therapy (EVLT). Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 45(6), 524–6.

The phase I multicenter trial (STAPLE-1) of the Aptus endovascular repair system: results at 6 months and 1 year.
Deaton, D. H., Mehta, M., Kasirajan, K., Chaikof, E., Farber, M., Glickman, M. H., … Fairman, R. M. (2009). The phase I multicenter trial (STAPLE-1) of the Aptus endovascular repair system: results at 6 months and 1 year. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 49(4), 851–7; discussion 857–8.

The incidence of microemboli to the brain is less with endarterectomy than with percutaneous revascularization with distal filters or flow reversal.
Gupta, N., Corriere, M. A., Dodson, T. F., Chaikof, E. L., Beaulieu, R. J., Reeves, J. G., … Kasirajan, K. (2011). The incidence of microemboli to the brain is less with endarterectomy than with percutaneous revascularization with distal filters or flow reversal. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 53(2), 316–22.

Endovascular repair for diverse pathologies of the thoracic aorta: an initial decade of experience.
Chaikof, E. L., Mutrie, C., Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., Chen, E. P., Veeraswamy, R. K., … Salam, A. A. (2009). Endovascular repair for diverse pathologies of the thoracic aorta: an initial decade of experience. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 208(5), 802–16; discussion 816–8.

Regarding "Preprocedural risk stratification: identifying an appropriate population for carotid stenting".
Kasirajan, K. (2002). Regarding "Preprocedural risk stratification: identifying an appropriate population for carotid stenting". Journal of Vascular Surgery, 35(2), 407–8.

Branched grafts for thoracoabdominal aneurysms: off-label use of FDA-approved devices.
Kasirajan, K. (2011). Branched grafts for thoracoabdominal aneurysms: off-label use of FDA-approved devices. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 18(4), 471–6.

The Trellis Thrombectomy System in the treatment of acute limb ischemia.
Kasirajan, K., Ramaiah, V. G., & Diethrich, E. B. (2003). The Trellis Thrombectomy System in the treatment of acute limb ischemia. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 10(2), 317–21.

Technique and results of transfemoral superselective coil embolization of type II lumbar endoleak.
Kasirajan, K., Matteson, B., Marek, J. M., & Langsfeld, M. (2003). Technique and results of transfemoral superselective coil embolization of type II lumbar endoleak. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 38(1), 61–6.

Management of Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia: Treatment Strategies and Outcome.
Kasirajan, K., & Ouriel, K. (2000). Management of Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia: Treatment Strategies and Outcome. Current Interventional Cardiology Reports, 2(2), 119–129.

Acute thoracic aortic trauma: a comparison of endoluminal stent grafts with open repair and nonoperative management.
Kasirajan, K., Heffernan, D., & Langsfeld, M. (2003). Acute thoracic aortic trauma: a comparison of endoluminal stent grafts with open repair and nonoperative management. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 17(6), 589–95.

PORTAL PYELOPHLEBITIS IDENTIFIED BY CT SCAN IN A PATIENT WITH ISCHEMIC BOWEL
GHANI, A., KASIRAJAN, K., & SMITH, J. (1995). PORTAL PYELOPHLEBITIS IDENTIFIED BY CT SCAN IN A PATIENT WITH ISCHEMIC BOWEL. AMERICAN SURGEON, 61(12), 1039–40.

Electron microscopic luminal surface characteristics of carotid plaques
Kasirajan, K., CornuLabat, G., Turner, J. J., & Rubin. (1997). Electron microscopic luminal surface characteristics of carotid plaques. VASCULAR SURGERY, 31(6), 769–74.

Acute mesenteric vein thrombosis and pancreatitis
CornuLabat, G., Kasirajan, A., Simon, R., Smith, D. J., Herman, M. L., & Rubin. (1997). Acute mesenteric vein thrombosis and pancreatitis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PANCREATOLOGY, 21(3), 249–51.

Stump appendicitis: A case report
Erzurum, V. Z., Kasirajan, K., & Hashmi, M. (1997). Stump appendicitis: A case report. JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A, 7(6), 389–91.

Calciphylaxis: Calcific angiopathy resulting in acral gangrene - Case reports
Kasirajan, K., Obermeyer, R. J., Lucarelli, M. R., Hirko, M. K., Turner, J. J., & Rubin. (1998). Calciphylaxis: Calcific angiopathy resulting in acral gangrene - Case reports. VASCULAR SURGERY, 32(5), 447–53.

Synchronous management of incidental neck masses and carotid artery disease
Kasirajan, K., Obermeyer, R., Hirko, M. K., Turner, J. J., & Rubin. (1998). Synchronous management of incidental neck masses and carotid artery disease. VASCULAR SURGERY, 32(6), 531–34.

Necrotizing esophagitis presenting as a black esophagus
Obermeyer, R., Kasirajan, K., Erzurum, & Chung, D. (1998). Necrotizing esophagitis presenting as a black esophagus. SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 12(12), 1430–33.

Is the use of suboptimal saphenous veins justifiable for limb salvage?
Kasirajan, K., Hirko, M. K., Turner, J. J., & Rubin. (1999). Is the use of suboptimal saphenous veins justifiable for limb salvage? VASCULAR SURGERY, 33(2), 157–62.

Chronic mesenteric ischemia: Open surgery versus percutaneous angioplasty and stenting
Kasirajan, K., O'Hara, P. T., Gray, B. H., Hertzer, N. R., Clair, D. G., Greenberg, R. K., … Ouriel, K. (2001). Chronic mesenteric ischemia: Open surgery versus percutaneous angioplasty and stenting. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 33(1), 63–70.

Percutaneous AngioJet thrombectomy in the management of extensive deep venous thrombosis
Kasirajan, K., Gray, B., & Ouriel, K. (2001). Percutaneous AngioJet thrombectomy in the management of extensive deep venous thrombosis. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 12(2), 179–85.

Rheolytic thrombectomy in the management of acute and subacute limb-threatening ischemia
Kasirajan, K., Gray, B., Beavers, F. P., Clair, D. G., Greenberg, R., Mascha, E., & Ouriel, K. (2001). Rheolytic thrombectomy in the management of acute and subacute limb-threatening ischemia. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 12(4), 413–21.

Behcet's disease: Endovascular management of a ruptured peripheral arterial aneurysm
Kasirajan, K., Marek, J. M., & Langsfeld, M. (2001). Behcet's disease: Endovascular management of a ruptured peripheral arterial aneurysm. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 34(6), 1127–29.

Endovascular management of acute traumatic thoracic aneurysm
Kasirajan, K., Marek, J., & Langsfeld, M. (2002). Endovascular management of acute traumatic thoracic aneurysm. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 52(2), 387–90.

Salvage of failed stent-graft: expanded indication for percutaneous thrombin injection
Kasirajan, K. (2002). Salvage of failed stent-graft: expanded indication for percutaneous thrombin injection. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 183(5), 600.

Regarding "Endograft limb occlusion and stenosis after ANCURE endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair"
Kasirajan, K., Matteson, B., Marek, J., & Langsfeld, M. (2002). Regarding "Endograft limb occlusion and stenosis after ANCURE endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair". JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 36(4), 869–70.

Is carotid angioplasty and stenting more cost effective than carotid endarterectomy?
Kilaru, S., Korn, P., Kasirajan, K., Lee, T. Y., Beavers, F. P., Lyon, R. T., … Kent, K. C. (2003). Is carotid angioplasty and stenting more cost effective than carotid endarterectomy? JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 37(2), 331–38.

Covered stents for true subclavian aneurysms in patients with degenerative connective tissue disorders
Kasirajan, K., Matteson, B., Marek, J. M., & Langsfeld, M. (2003). Covered stents for true subclavian aneurysms in patients with degenerative connective tissue disorders. JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY, 10(3), 647–52.

Off-pump management of aortic arch aneurysm by using an endovascular thoracic stent graft
Dietl, C. A., Kasirajan, K., Pett, S. B., & Wernly, J. A. (2003). Off-pump management of aortic arch aneurysm by using an endovascular thoracic stent graft. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 126(4), 1181–83.

Determinants of in-hospital mortality and length of stay for acute intestinal gangrene
Kasirajan, K., Mascha, E. J., Heffernan, D., & Sifuentes, J. (2004). Determinants of in-hospital mortality and length of stay for acute intestinal gangrene. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 187(4), 482–85.

Safety and efficacy of carotid arteriography in vascular surgery practice
Schneider, P. A., Silva, M. B., Bohannon, W. T., Kasirajan, K., Caps, M. T., Nelken, N., & Santana, D. (2005). Safety and efficacy of carotid arteriography in vascular surgery practice. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 41(2), 238–45.

Endovascular management of ruptured, mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm
Corso, J. E., Kasirajan, K., & Milner, R. (2005). Endovascular management of ruptured, mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm. AMERICAN SURGEON, 71(6), 515–17.

Secondary conversion of the Gore Excluder to operative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Kong, L. S., MacMillan, D., Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., Dodson, T. F., Salam, A. A., … Chaikof, E. L. (2005). Secondary conversion of the Gore Excluder to operative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 42(4), 631–38.

Re: "Extension of dissection in Stent-Graft treatment of type B aortic dissection: Lessons learned from endovascular experience"
Kasirajan, K. (2005). Re: "Extension of dissection in Stent-Graft treatment of type B aortic dissection: Lessons learned from endovascular experience". JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY, 12(5), 620–21.

Unusual case of right-sided May-Thurner syndrome and review of its management
Burke, R. M., Rayan, S. S., Kasirajan, K., Chaikof, E. L., & Milner, R. (2006). Unusual case of right-sided May-Thurner syndrome and review of its management. VASCULAR, 14(1), 47–50.

Recommended clinical competencies for initiating a program in endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta
Milner, R., Kasirajan, K., & Chaikof, E. L. (2006). Recommended clinical competencies for initiating a program in endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 43, 100A–105A.

Aortic debranching to facilitate endograft repair of complex thoracoabdominal aneurysms
Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., & Chaikof, E. (2006). Aortic debranching to facilitate endograft repair of complex thoracoabdominal aneurysms. JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY, 13, I13.

Future of endograft surveillance
Milner, R., Kasirajan, K., & Chaikof, E. L. (2006). Future of endograft surveillance. SEMINARS IN VASCULAR SURGERY, 19(2), 75–82.

Visceral debranching to facilitate repair of complex thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms
Kasirajan, K. (2007). Visceral debranching to facilitate repair of complex thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms. FUTURE CARDIOLOGY, 3(3), 271–81.

A single-institution experience with the AneuRx stent graft for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Smith, S., Mountcastle, S., Burridge, A., Dodson, T. F., Salam, A. A., Asirajan, A., … Chaikof, E. L. (2008). A single-institution experience with the AneuRx stent graft for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 22(2), 221–26.

Hybrid Thoracic Stent Graft Repair of a Complex Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient Who Presented Three Weeks After Repair of a Type A Aortic Dissection
Gaur, P., Kasirajan, K., Miller, D. L., & Vassiliades, T. A. (2008). Hybrid Thoracic Stent Graft Repair of a Complex Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient Who Presented Three Weeks After Repair of a Type A Aortic Dissection. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY, 3(3), 158–60.

Bone marrow mobilization with granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor improves endothelial dysfunction and exercise capacity in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Subramaniyam, V., Waller, E. K., Murrow, J. R., Manatunga, A., Lonial, S., Kasirajan, K., … Quyyumi, A. A. (2009). Bone marrow mobilization with granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor improves endothelial dysfunction and exercise capacity in patients with peripheral arterial disease. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL, 158(1), 53–U5.

Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment in Patients With Vasculo-Behcet Disease
Kasirajan, K. (2009). Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment in Patients With Vasculo-Behcet Disease. JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY, 16(5), 637.

Outcomes Following Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Randomized Trial
Lederle, F. A., Freischlag, J. A., Kyriakides, T. C., Padberg, F. T., Matsumura, J. S., Kohler, T. R., … Peduzzi, P. N. (2009). Outcomes Following Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Randomized Trial. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 302(14), 1535–42.

Collected World and Single Center Experience With Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Veith, F. J., Lachat, M., Mayer, D., Malina, M., Holst, J., Mehta, M., … Hinchliffe, R. J. (2009). Collected World and Single Center Experience With Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. ANNALS OF SURGERY, 250(5), 818–24.

Nitinol Stent Implantation Versus Balloon Angioplasty for Lesions in the Superficial Femoral Artery and Proximal Popliteal Artery Twelve-Month Results From the RESILIENT Randomized Trial
Laird, J. R., Katzen, B. T., Scheinert, D., Lammer, J., Carpenter, J., Buchbinder, M., … Jaff, M. R. (2010). Nitinol Stent Implantation Versus Balloon Angioplasty for Lesions in the Superficial Femoral Artery and Proximal Popliteal Artery Twelve-Month Results From the RESILIENT Randomized Trial. CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 3(3), 267–76.

Risk factors for late mortality after endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta
Chung, J., Corriere, M. A., Veeraswamy, R. K., Kasirajan, K., Milner, R., Dodson, T. F., … Chaikof, E. L. (2010). Risk factors for late mortality after endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 52(3), 549–55.

Protected Carotid Stenting in High-Risk Patients: Results of the SpideRX Arm of the Carotid Revascularization with ev3 Arterial Technology Evolution Trial
Safian, R. D., Jaff, M. R., Bresnahan, J. F., Foster, M., Bacharach, J. M., Yadav, J., … Ansel, G. M. (2010). Protected Carotid Stenting in High-Risk Patients: Results of the SpideRX Arm of the Carotid Revascularization with ev3 Arterial Technology Evolution Trial. JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, 23(5), 491–98.

Midterm results of adjunctive neck therapies performed during elective infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair
Chung, J., Corriere, M. A., Milner, R., Kasirajan, K., Salam, A., Dodson, T. F., … Veeraswamy, R. K. (2010). Midterm results of adjunctive neck therapies performed during elective infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 52(6), 1435–41.

Thoracic endovascular repair as a safe management strategy for aortobronchial fistulas
Bailey, C. J., Force, S., Milner, R., Kasirajan, K., & Veeraswamy, R. K. (2011). Thoracic endovascular repair as a safe management strategy for aortobronchial fistulas. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 53(5), 1202–9.

Endovascular Management of a Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm-Damage Control With Superior Mesenteric Artery Snorkel and Thoracic Stent-Graft Exclusion
Riesenman, P. J., Reeves, J. G., & Kasirajan, K. (2011). Endovascular Management of a Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm-Damage Control With Superior Mesenteric Artery Snorkel and Thoracic Stent-Graft Exclusion. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 25(4), 555.e5–9.

Simultaneous Arterial and Venous Ultrasound-Assisted Thrombolysis for Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
Khan, I. R., Reeves, J. G., Riesenman, P. J., & Kasirajan, K. (2011). Simultaneous Arterial and Venous Ultrasound-Assisted Thrombolysis for Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 25(5), 696.e7–10.

Carotid revascularization outcomes comparing distal filters, flow reversal, and endarterectomy
Brewster, L. P., Beaulieu, R., Corriere, M. A., Veeraswamy, R., Niazi, K. A., Robertson, G., … Kasirajan, K. (2011). Carotid revascularization outcomes comparing distal filters, flow reversal, and endarterectomy. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 54(4), 1000–1005.

Characterization of resident surgeon participation during carotid endarterectomy and impact on perioperative outcomes
Reeves, J. G., Kasirajan, K., Veeraswamy, R. K., Ricotta, J. J., Salam, A. A., Dodson, T. F., … Corriere, M. A. (2012). Characterization of resident surgeon participation during carotid endarterectomy and impact on perioperative outcomes. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 55(1), 268–73.

Preoperative Inpatient Hospitalization and Risk of Perioperative Infection Following Elective Vascular Procedures
deFreitas, D. J., Kasirajan, K., Ricotta, J. J., Veeraswamy, R. K., & Corriere, M. A. (2012). Preoperative Inpatient Hospitalization and Risk of Perioperative Infection Following Elective Vascular Procedures. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 26(1), 46–54.

Incidental Findings in Patients Evaluated for Thoracic Aortic Pathology Using Computed Tomography Angiography
Kasirajan, K., & Dayama, A. (2012). Incidental Findings in Patients Evaluated for Thoracic Aortic Pathology Using Computed Tomography Angiography. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 26(3), 306–11.

New C-TAG device and overcome of compression events
Kasirajan, K. (2012). New C-TAG device and overcome of compression events. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 53(2), 169–72.

Outcomes After Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients With Propaten Vascular Grafts
Kasirajan, K. (2012). Outcomes After Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients With Propaten Vascular Grafts. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 26(6), 802–8.

Computed tomography angiography-based evaluation of great saphenous vein conduit for lower extremity bypass
deFreitas, D. J., Love, T. P., Kasirajan, K., Haskins, N. C., Mixon, R. T., Brewster, L. P., … Corriere, M. A. (2013). Computed tomography angiography-based evaluation of great saphenous vein conduit for lower extremity bypass. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 57(1), 50–55.

PROPATEN graft: an unlikely heparin-induced thrombocytopenia culprit
Kasirajan, K. (2012). PROPATEN graft: an unlikely heparin-induced thrombocytopenia culprit. VASCULAR, 20(5), 299.

Late Gore Excluder endoprosthesis fabric tear leading to abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture 5 years after initial implant
Dayama, A., Tsilimparis, N., Kasirajan, K., & Reeves, J. G. (2013). Late Gore Excluder endoprosthesis fabric tear leading to abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture 5 years after initial implant. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 57(1), 221–24.

Costs of repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with different devices in a multicenter randomized trial
Matsumura, J. S., Stroupe, K. T., Lederle, F. A., Kyriakides, T. C., Ge, L., & Freischlag, J. A. (2015). Costs of repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with different devices in a multicenter randomized trial. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 61(1), 59–U388.

Specializing In

EVAR, FEVAR, TEVAR
HeRO Graft
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
Limb Salvage
Pulmonary Embolectomy
Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thrombolytic Therapy
TransCarotid Artery Revascularization
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Varicose Veins
Vena Cava Filter
Venous Stenting

Practice Locations

Vascular Care Clinic in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton, CA

Vascular Care Clinic in Pleasanton

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

(925) 278-7010

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Vascular Lab in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton, CA

Vascular Lab in Pleasanton

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

(925) 278-7010

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Vascular Care Clinic in Emeryville Emeryville, CA

Emeryville, CA

Vascular Care Clinic in Emeryville

5800 Hollis Street

Emeryville , CA 94608

(510) 806-2100

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Vascular Lab in Emeryville Emeryville, CA

Emeryville, CA

Vascular Lab in Emeryville

5800 Hollis St. Pavilion A 3rd Flr

Emeryville , CA 94608

(510) 806-2100

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Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton, CA

Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton

5565 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 150

Pleasanton , CA 94588

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Important Information about Our Organizations and Physician Affiliation

Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and Stanford Medicine Partners are each independent nonprofit organizations that are affiliated with but separate from each other and from Stanford University. The physicians who provide care at facilities operated by Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and Stanford Medicine Partners are faculty, foundation, or community physicians who are not employees, representatives, or agents of Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri- Valley, or Stanford Medicine Partners. Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and Stanford Medicine Partners do not exercise control over the care provided by such faculty, foundation, and community physicians and are not responsible for their actions.

Patient Ratings

(123 Ratings)

Overall Rating

4.8/5

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4.9/5

Friendliness

4.9/5

Explanations

4.8/5

Listens

4.8/5

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(88 reviews)

Great doctor

Aug 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He seems to be confident and kind I would definitely go back to him.

Jul 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

So far Iâ€™m happy with the doctor

Jul 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very clear about what he would do for me

Jul 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

On time and very quick

Jul 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Enjoyed the updated appearance and cleanliness

Jun 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

WE appreciate your expertise

Jun 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasirajan was very informative and answered all my question to my satisfaction. He was very easy to talk to .

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasirajan is a warm, caring person who gets to know who the patient is and how the operation will improve their lives even more. He wants to know how your feeling, how much your exercising, along with anything that might be bothering you physically. He is a real gem of a Dr.!

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Was a great experience

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone was wonderful. A pleasure to visit.

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for your timely response and concern

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Very clear and confident conversation.

May 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Very informative & professional

Apr 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Expert and responsive to my concerns

Mar 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a very personable, intelligent, helpful, professional! I feel incredibly fortunate to have him as my vascular surgeon.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

On time each time. Courteous, friendly efficient and an excellent communicator, so too his PA Cynthia.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasirajan was personable and very direct and to the point.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He has done very well by me, this time and in the past

Jan 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very helpful and efficient

Dec 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Great service by a wonderful staff.

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasi very good. Makes you feel better and have confidence in him. Thank You

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Love Stanford care

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasi was friendly, gave good explanations and saw me in a timely manner. The referral he promised called me to schedule within 24 hours of our visit.

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very efficient kept me informed and work on time with all appointments

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s a great doctor, who saved my life

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor came in and didn't introduce himself to me which surprised me. My visit was so short that I even forgot to inquire about my legs.

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Seems like a nice man.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr.Kasirajan was very thorough and easy for me to understand

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr..Kasi Was informative, thorough and an absolute delight

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Kasi was GREAT!

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for peace of mind

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Just had phone conference. Saved me a trip to Pleasanton from Redding and back.

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Thorough, attentive and accesible

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Professional

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I was pleased and felt I was in good hands.

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Kasi is the absolute best Dr. Very patient & extremely through. I recommend him highly.

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Veery good

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent professional Doctor.

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kassi was great!!! Thank you.

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He was great and understanding.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

My visits have always been positive.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Friendly, knowledgeable, competent.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great service, on time , informative

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr.Kasi is caring.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I really felt very safe and so very glad he would see me.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Good guy, clear and competent - he's going to "stent" me

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very confident with this Doctor, he has been terrific with me. Very nice man.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I It was my first visit to this Stanford facility and it was impressive. It all started from the parking attendant young lady, and then the 2 Gentlemen siting at the reception desk were helpful. The nurses were amazingly nice and yet professional. Dr. K Kasirajan was very welcoming, warm personality. He addressed all my concerns and answered my questions. Overall I was please and I would definitely recommend this place.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great Staff

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasi saw me within 15 minutes of my appointment time. He is also a straightforward communicator which I value highly. Dr. Kasi exceeds my expectations and should be used as a model for other service providers at Stanford Health.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Kasi is wonderful. Great, clear explanations

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I am extremely impressed with his training.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s a great doc., easy to talk to and he explains things well.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very personable and friendly.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasirajan and his staff are excellent. They are skilled, knowledgeable, and care about their patients. I appreciate their help.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

very informative He came to my room after the procedure and explaned every thing he did and what should happen next.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

First time we have met. Seems to be very precise and understanding.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Liked the Dr. Very much. He was very thorough and informative

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He gave me a really good feeling about him working on me.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

With great empathy. Answered questions and was very informative and helpful

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was a lifelong patient of Northwestern Memorial in Chicago and I was concerned about leaving such great care when I moved to the Bay Area. If all of the doctors are like Dr. "Kasi" my concerns will be allayed! Dr. Kasi was awesome and the unhurried time he spent with me was greatly appreciated.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Karthik Kasirajan, MD (Kasi) was very good in explaining my situation and what kind of surgery I need, I felt very good and clear about my problem, and I thank him for his time.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent, expert, calming, helpful, supportive, listened to me and ordered a needed scan.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very easy to communicate with about questions and was also very informative about my concerns and my follow up appointments

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Karthikwshwar Kasirajan was very professional explaining the procedures that I may have to go through. He explained everything in detail making it easy for me to understand the possible procedures I may encounter.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I continue to be impressed with Dr. Kasirajan's professionalism and ability to communicate.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor was very personable and knowledgeable. He explained the situation well and answered all questions truthfully.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was early and taken to the exam room right away. The doctor came in early to see me.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Each person I came in contact with from the Security, Sign In, Kevin the Ultrasound technical person, the medical assistant and the doctor my visit go well with the highest professionalism and care.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great team of drs.and great staff in the ICU

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent treatment by Dr. K

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Kasirajan was so personable. He he asked if I had any questions and he answered them all.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. J is straightforward and confident.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Good explanation

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I am so happy to came at Stanford health care the best doctors and service and my appointment an time they took me was not late

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I appreciate that pulling the port could be resolved in the office.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

On time. Dr. Kassi and his staff do a wonderful experience

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasi is a wonderful, knowlegeable, clear and empathetic doctor. It's a pleasure to work with him.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is the expert in vascular surgery.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

All the staff there are pleasant to interact with.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasi and team were amazing. My procedure went well. The team working on my leg were very professional and bedside manners were amazing!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Kasi is an excellent physician whose bedside manner is impeccable! He takes the time to explain my medical status and he always takes the time to hear any and all of my concerns. I would recommend him without any reservations.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Highly recommend

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Kasy is patient, listens attentively and sincerely considers his patient's story. He took over an hour on a 30 minute Medi-Cal consult.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

The technician and doctor were terrific

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

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Vascular Lab in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

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Vascular Care Clinic in Emeryville Emeryville, CA

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Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

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Practice Locations

Vascular Care Clinic in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Vascular Care Clinic in Pleasanton

Vascular Lab in Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Vascular Lab in Pleasanton

Vascular Care Clinic in Emeryville Emeryville, CA

Vascular Care Clinic in Emeryville

Vascular Lab in Emeryville Emeryville, CA

Vascular Lab in Emeryville

Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA

Heart & Vascular Clinic Pleasanton

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