Our team of experienced board certified vascular surgeons are devoted to providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for patients with vascular diseases. We offer minimally-invasive surgical procedures and endovascular techniques. This means smaller incisions, less pain and shorter hospital stays. Our team approach helps to provide our patients with the best possible care.

Joel E. Barbato, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School 1999
Residency in Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 2006
Certification: American Board of Vascular Surgery

Certification: American Board of General Surgery
Fellowship in Vascular Surgery: University Health Center of Pittsburgh 2008

Lan T. Nguyen, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School 2000
Residency in Surgery: University of Minnesota 2007

Certification: American Board of Vascular Surgery

Certification: American Board of General Surgery
Fellowship in Vascular Surgery: Medical College of Wisconsin 2009

Gary J. Rosenthal, MD 
Medical School: University of Alabama- Birmingham 1987
Residency in Surgery: University of Cincinnati 1992
Certification: American Board of Vascular Surgery
Certification: American Board General Surgery
Fellowship in Vascular Surgery: University of Florida 1994

HealthPartners offers a variety of innovative services to ease pain and improve vein appearance.

Our treatment options provide many benefits including:

• Quicker recovery/less restrictions
• Improved comfort
• Highly ranked national success rate

HealthPartners Vein Centers accepts most insurance plans and self-pay patients. Please check with your health plan to see if this is a covered service.