Dr. Nathan J. Aranson, MD
Vascular Surgeon
At a glance
5.00 stars (5 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at The Vascular Care Group
Speaks English
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Peripheral vascular disease
Surgery to restore blood flow to the leg
Surgery to improve blood flow in carotid arteries
Peripheral vascular disease
Surgery to restore blood flow to the leg
Surgery to improve blood flow in carotid arteries
More about Dr. Nathan J. Aranson, MD
Nathan J. Aranson is a third-generation physician and native of Maine who currently resides in Portland. He is a dual board-certified general surgeon and vascular surgeon who is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. In addition, he is nationally known as a respected educator and lecturer with extensive credited publications.
In 2001, Nathan graduated Cum Laude from Tufts University with his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry while completing his Pre-Med requirements. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2006 from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his general surgery residency in Los Angeles at LAC + USC Medical Center with two additional years devoted to vascular surgical research as part of an NIH Funded T-32 Program at Harvard Medical School. He then completed his fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular surgery at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital. During his training he earned numerous resident teaching and education awards.
Prior to coming on board with The Vascular Care Group, he served as a Staff Surgeon in Vascular Surgery for Virginia Mason Medical Center, and most recently, for over five years at Maine Medical Center. While at Maine Medical Center he was the busiest clinical surgeon and performed the first minimally invasive arteriovenous fistula creation for dialysis access and the first insertion of a thoracic branch endograft in the State of Maine. Throughout his time, he has always sought to push the envelope, be an early adopter of technology, and improve the quality of care provided to patients in the region.
Outside of his primary surgical roles, he was the Medical Director of the Non-Invasive Vascular Labs throughout Maine Health and served as the Medical Director of the Maine Medical Center Vein Clinic. Throughout his career, he has been a member of several professional societies such as the American College of Surgeons
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Massachusetts, Doctor of Medicine
Los Angeles General Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular surgery
Tufts University (Bachelor's)
Practice
The Vascular Care Group
Certifications
American Board of Vascular Medicine
American Board of Surgery
Vascular Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Professional memberships
American College of Surgeons
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1497915847
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5.00
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What practice does Dr. Nathan J. Aranson work with?
Dr. Nathan J. Aranson works with The Vascular Care Group.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan J. Aranson have?
Dr. Nathan J. Aranson is certified by American Board of Vascular Medicine, American Board of Surgery, and Vascular Surgery (American Board of Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nathan J. Aranson?
Dr. Nathan J. Aranson frequently sees patients for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Lymphedema, Varicose Vein(s), Vascular Surgery , and Wound Care. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nathan J. Aranson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Nathan J. Aranson speak?
Dr. Nathan J. Aranson speaks English.