A Philosophy of Wellness

Illinois Valley Surgical was established as a center for complete thoracic and vascular wellness. To that end, our team not only specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic and vascular disease, but also prevention.

In order to be a complete center for thoracic and vascular wellness, it is necessary to offer a full range of treatments to patients. We are specially trained to perform adult aortic, noncardiac thoracic and vascular surgery as well as endovascular atherectomy and stenting to treat a wide variety of problems.

We offer a full service on-site vascular lab which provides state-of-the-art diagnostic capability, patient screening and thorough patient follow-up. Vascular disease can be markedly reduced by lifestyles that include:

• healthy diet
• moderate exercise
• lower body fat
• no smoking
• moderation in alcohol consumption
• low stress

A Philosophy of Patient Care

Our team is firmly committed to the patient. Physical illness causes vulnerability, worry and uncertainty with most patients and their families. A vital part of successfully treating a patient is to educate and inform them of the nature of their illness. Once informed, a treatment plan can be developed. We understand that our team will be guiding the patients and their families through a potentially difficult time in their lives. It is important that we do so with respect, compassion and the highest standard of surgical excellence.
Risk factors for vascular disease include:

• diabetes
• family history of circulation problems
• age
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• smoking

Risk factor modification can be effective in preventing or controlling vascular disease.