Meet the vascular doctors and specialists of Vascular Centers of America. Our physician team brings experience across interventional radiology, vascular surgery and interventional cardiology, with a shared focus on evaluating vascular disease and providing minimally invasive treatment options when appropriate.
Vascular Centers of America serves patients in Michigan, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Chicago. Learn more about our approach to peripheral artery disease (PAD) care or contact us to discuss an evaluation with a vascular specialist.
New York Vascular Doctors & Specialists
Our New York physician team serves patients through Vascular Centers of America locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Richard J. Daniels, MD
Interventional Radiologist & Vascular Specialist
Dr. Richard Daniels is a board-certified interventional radiologist with more than three decades of experience treating arterial and venous disease. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, and completed fellowship training in interventional radiology and angiography at Temple University Hospital. His clinical background includes minimally invasive, image-guided treatment for peripheral artery disease and venous disorders.
Key credentials: American Board of Radiology certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology; Diplomate, American Board of Phlebology.
David Mobley, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. David Mobley is double board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology and has more than a decade of experience in minimally invasive, image-guided therapy. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed both diagnostic radiology residency and vascular and interventional radiology fellowship training at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He later served in leadership roles in Interventional Radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Key credentials: Double board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology; former Director of Interventional Radiology Operations at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Sarah Joel Kantharia, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology | Genicular Artery Embolization | Peripheral Angiography
Dr. Sarah Joel Kantharia is a physician specializing in vascular and interventional radiology, focusing on minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for vascular conditions and knee pain. Dr. Kantharia performs peripheral angiograms to evaluate blood flow in the leg arteries and help identify blockages or other abnormalities associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD). These diagnostic procedures help guide individualized treatment decisions to improve circulation when appropriate. Her clinical focus also includes genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure that targets selected blood vessels supplying the knee. For appropriate patients with knee osteoarthritis, GAE may help reduce inflammation-related pain and improve mobility, potentially offering an alternative to more invasive treatment options. Using advanced imaging technology and targeted, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Kantharia supports individualized patient care, improves vascular health, and helps patients maintain an active lifestyle.
Specialties: Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Peripheral Angiography, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Procedures
Nirav S. Patel, DO, FACOS
Board-Certified Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Dr. Nirav Patel is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon with extensive experience in arterial and venous disease. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed general surgery residency training at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. His experience includes peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, limb salvage and both open and endovascular vascular procedures.
Key credentials: Board certified in Vascular Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
Michigan Vascular Doctors & Specialists
Our Michigan physician team serves patients at our Southfield vascular center.
Ali Kimyaghalam, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Ali Kimyaghalam is a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic system. He completed general surgery residency training at Western Reserve Health Education and a vascular surgery fellowship at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. His expertise includes minimally invasive endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial and venous disease, aneurysms and dialysis access.
Key credentials: Board certified in Vascular Surgery; Editor-in-Chief of StatPearls Vascular Surgery; published vascular surgery researcher.
Richard J. Daniels, MD
Interventional Radiologist & Vascular Specialist
Dr. Richard Daniels brings more than three decades of experience in interventional radiology and vascular care. His training includes diagnostic radiology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by advanced fellowship training in interventional radiology and angiography at Temple University Hospital. His practice background centers on minimally invasive treatment of arterial and venous disease.
Key credentials: Board certified by the American Board of Radiology; advanced training in interventional radiology and angiography.
Joseph A. Paulisin, DO
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Joseph Paulisin is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon with training rooted in Michigan. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed general surgery residency training at McLaren Macomb, and completed vascular surgery fellowship training through McLaren Macomb and McLaren Bay Region. His experience spans comprehensive vascular surgery and research involving deep vein thrombosis and mechanical thrombectomy.
Key credentials: Board certified in General Surgery and General Vascular Surgery; published investigator in vascular outcomes research.
Fares Jamal, DO, FACC
Interventional Cardiologist
Fares Jamal, D.O. is as an interventional and endovascular cardiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of complex cardiac and vascular disease. He completed his Internal Medicine residency, Cardiovascular Disease fellowship, and Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Henry Ford Warren Hospital, and earned his medical degree from the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jamal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is also certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. His clinical expertise spans coronary and peripheral interventions, including genicular artery embolization, complex peripheral chronic total occlusions, and venous disease management. Dr. Jamal is an active member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Society of Echocardiography, and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and case reports in cardiovascular medicine. Outside
of work, Dr. Jamal enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, along with extended family and friends.
Chicago Vascular Doctors & Specialists
Our Chicago physician team serves patients at our Chicago vascular center.
Andrew P. Russeau, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Andrew Russeau is a board-certified vascular and general surgeon practicing in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, completed general surgery residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. His background includes medical management, minimally invasive endovascular therapy, open vascular surgery and limb-preservation care. He also treats chronic knee pain with Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that targets the inflamed blood vessels behind osteoarthritis pain. GAE is a non-surgical alternative to knee replacement for patients who haven’t found lasting relief from other treatments.
Key credentials: Board certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery; fellowship trained in Vascular Surgery.
Vascular Care Focused on Circulation, Mobility & Quality of Life
Peripheral artery disease and other vascular conditions can affect circulation, mobility and wound healing. Our specialists evaluate each patient individually and discuss appropriate diagnostic and treatment options based on their medical needs. Treatment does not cure PAD, but appropriate vascular care may help manage disease and improve blood flow.
Non-healing wounds, severe rest pain, sudden coldness or numbness in a limb, or a limb that becomes pale or blue can require urgent medical attention. Seek immediate care for sudden or severe symptoms.