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Minimally invasive PAD treatment
with relief you can count on

The right PAD procedure depends on where your blockage sits, how long it is, and how hardened the plaque has become. Our board-certified interventional radiologists select the approach that fits your anatomy, perform it through a pinhole in our office, and send you home the same day.

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No hospital stay
Same-day, outpatient
Covered by most insurance

No overnight stay

Outpatient, minimal recovery

Same-day
discharge

Most patients go home same day

Tiny incision

No large incision or open surgery

Board-certified / Fellowship-trained

Interventional radiologists

treatment

Minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease narrows the arteries feeding your legs, and the treatment is exactly what it sounds like: reopening them. What varies is how. A soft, short narrowing responds to a balloon. A long, calcified segment needs the plaque removed first. An artery that recoils after ballooning needs a stent to hold it.

At Georgia Endovascular, image-guided treatment is our specialty rather than one service among many. Your physician reviews your imaging, selects the technique that fits the artery in question, and performs the procedure in our outpatient office. Most patients walk out within a few hours and return to normal activity the next day.

your PAD treatment options

Minimally invasive PAD treatments

These techniques are often combined. Plaque removed, then ballooned, then stented if the artery will not stay open on its own. Here is what each one contributes.

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Angioplasty

Opens blocked arteries with a balloon — a tiny balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the narrowed artery and gently inflated to restore blood flow.

Stenting

A small mesh tube is placed inside the treated segment to hold it open. Reserved for arteries that recoil or dissect after ballooning, rather than used routinely.

Atherectomy

Removes plaque buildup from arteries using a rotating device — ideal for hardened, calcified blockages that resist a balloon alone.

Medications

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) management frequently involves taking medications to control symptoms and slow progression of the disease.

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Board-certified PAD specialists
across Georgia

Every Georgia Endovascular procedure is performed by a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional radiologist.

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Dr. Kevin Lie

Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Kevin Lie is a distinguished interventional radiologist and the primary specialist at Georgia Endovascular. With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Lie is a leader in providing minimally invasive solutions for vein and vascular conditions.

Dr. Sachin Sheth

Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Sachin Sheth is an interventional radiologist in Georgia with over 10 years of experience. As a vascular specialist and embolization expert, Dr. Sheth’s experience includes peripheral vascular disease, interventional oncology, vein disease, and uterine fibroids.

the process

What your first visit looks like

Diagnosis is a step-by-step process. We start with your history and a physical exam, then use only the testing needed to confirm PAD and measure its severity.

Your diagnostic visit, step by step

Your history. We ask how far you can walk before discomfort starts, what makes it stop, and how that has changed. We review your tobacco history, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, and family history.
Physical exam. Your physician checks pulses at the groin, knee, ankle, and foot, compares skin temperature and color between legs, and examines your feet for wounds, calluses, and nail changes.
Non-invasive testing. An ABI, and a TBI if your arteries are calcified. If either result is abnormal or your symptoms are convincing despite a normal result, duplex ultrasound locates the narrowing.
Advanced imaging, if needed. If we are planning a procedure, CT angiography or MRA maps your anatomy in detail so your physician knows exactly what to expect before treatment day.

Depending on the location and severity of your blockage, we may use balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, stent placement, or a combination. Most procedures take about an hour, and you can walk out and resume light activity the same day.

How PAD is confirmed

A diagnosis typically requires:

ABI below 0.9

Reduced blood flow to the legs on the ankle-brachial index.

Imaging confirms blockages

Ultrasound or angiography shows narrowing in the arteries.

Symptoms align

Claudication, non-healing wounds, or other signs.

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Before treatment

Treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis

We do not treat a blockage we have not confirmed and mapped. Most patients complete this in a single visit.

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

A painless comparison of blood pressure at your ankle and your arm, done in the office in minutes. It confirms reduced blood flow and gives us a baseline to measure your result against afterward.

Advanced imaging, if needed

Ultrasound locates the narrowing. If a procedure is likely, CT angiography or MRA maps the anatomy in detail so your physician knows the length, calcification, and vessel size before treatment day.

Want the full picture of how PAD is tested and confirmed? See how we screen and diagnose PAD before building your treatment plan.

PAD testing & diagnosis

compare your options

Minimally invasive PAD treatment
compared to the alternatives

How image-guided PAD treatment compares to open surgery, conservative management, and waiting.

Treatment	Invasiveness	Recovery time	Anesthesia	Effectiveness
Angioplasty & stenting WHAT WE DO	Minimally invasive	Next day	Local only	High
Atherectomy	Minimally invasive	Next day	Local only	High
Medication & lifestyle	Non-invasive	Ongoing	None	Good (early stage)
Open bypass surgery	Surgical	4-8 weeks	General	High
Doing nothing	-	-	None	Risk of limb loss

Real patient experiences

What Georgia patients say about their PAD care

Rated 5 stars by patients across our Georgia locations

From the moment I scheduled my appointment, Georgia Endovascular impressed me with their amazing confirmation system and incredibly friendly staff. Every step of the process was smooth and well organized.

The day of my procedure the entire team made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. The professionalism and warmth of everyone involved was exceptional.

Sherif R.

I had the best experience! The office is very nice and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Nurse Jade was extremely helpful and patient with me and answered my questions. She made me feel at ease.

Dr. Lie was very knowledgeable and kind.

Kimbria H.

Excellent staff.. Dr top notch ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️The entire staff was excellent!!! Bedside manners of provider and anesthesiologist was beyond top notch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stephanie D.

Dr. Sachin Sheth did an amazing job thus far. I thought it was going to be painful….. Wasn’t sure what to expect. He explained everything to me and told me what he was doing step by step. I am so glad my Physician recommended me him. I’m seeing some result already. I would recommend my family and friends to go to him.

Leslie W.

Convenient to you

PAD treatment centers across Georgia

Non-invasive PAD testing is available at every Georgia Endovascular location, performed and interpreted by the same board-certified interventional radiologists.

Atlanta

3225 Cumberland Blvd. Southeast
Suite 520
Atlanta, GA 30339

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Tucker

1975 Lakeside Pkwy
Suite 300
Tucker, GA 30084

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Stockbridge

1035 Southcrest Dr.
Suite 220 + 250
Stockbridge, GA 30281

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Questions

PAD treatment FAQs

Medically reviewed by Sachin Sheth, M.D. · Updated July 2026

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How is peripheral artery disease treated?

Most PAD is treated without surgery. A catheter is passed into the artery through a pinhole, and the narrowed segment is reopened with a balloon, a plaque-removing device, or a stent. The procedure is done in an outpatient office under local anesthesia, and most patients go home the same day.

How does my physician decide which procedure I need?

The imaging decides. Your physician looks at where the blockage sits, how long it is, how calcified the plaque is, and the size of the vessel. Short, soft narrowings respond to a balloon. Hard, calcified plaque usually needs atherectomy first. Stents are added when an artery will not stay open otherwise.

Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital?

No. Our PAD treatments are minimally invasive and don't require an overnight hospital stay. Because they avoid large incisions and open surgery, patients are often discharged the same day with minimal recovery time.

How soon will I notice a difference?

Many patients notice improved walking distance within days. Wounds caused by poor circulation take longer, since tissue needs sustained blood flow to heal. Your physician will set expectations based on how long the artery has been narrowed.

Is minimally invasive treatment as good as bypass surgery?

For most blockages, catheter-based treatment achieves comparable relief with far less recovery and risk. For certain long or complex blockages, bypass remains the better choice. We evaluate your imaging honestly and refer for surgery when that is what your anatomy calls for.

Is PAD treatment covered by insurance?

Medically necessary PAD treatment is covered by Medicare and most commercial plans. Coverage depends on documented symptoms and imaging findings. Our team verifies your benefits and explains any out-of-pocket cost before you schedule.

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