
Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD, FACS
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
3400 Old Milton Pkwy Suite 300-A Alpharetta GA, 30005About
Dr. Uthan Vivek is a vascular surgeon practicing in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Vivek specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Vivek diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Madras Medical College
Board Certification
general surgery
vascular surgery
endovascular surgery
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details

Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
Can PAD be treated with a surgery?
Yes. Medical treatment. Endovascular treatment with balloon, athterectomy and stent. Failing which bypass surgery. READ MORE
Is there a possibility of a patient suffering a heart attack during a vascular surgery?
If he does not have previous cardiac condition the risk is less than 1 percent. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow- Fellow
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Georgia Vascular Surgery, and the American Venous Forum
Fellowships
- Wayne State University vascular surgery with special interest in endovascular surgery
Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD, FACS's Practice location
Practice At 3400 Old Milton Pkwy Suite 300-A
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North Atlanta Vascular Clinic
6300 HOSPITAL PKWY #375 -JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097Get Direction
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Uthan Vivek, who serves patients in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Dr. Vivek is an experienced board-certified vascular surgeon who has been providing vascular care in the Atlanta area at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic for 15 years. He has a proven bedside manner and understands the importance of being transparent with his patients about their diagnosis and treatment options.
Honored by patients for his on-time appointments and compassion, his special interests are carotid artery disease management, mesenteric artery stenosis, renal artery stenosis, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, and dialysis access management.
His hospital appointments are at Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and North Fulton Regional Hospital.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Vivek earned both his medical and postgraduate general surgery degrees at Madras Medical College in Chennai, India. He then moved to the United Kingdom where he further trained and was awarded the Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
Upon moving to the United States, he embarked on residency training in general surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. After graduation, he elected to pursue his long-term passion for vascular surgery, completing his fellowship in vascular surgery with special interest in endovascular surgery at Wayne State University in Michigan.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Dr. Vivek is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Georgia Vascular Surgery, and the American Venous Forum.
Holding Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification, he is also board-certified in general surgery, vascular surgery, and endovascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
Honored with the Top Doctor award consecutively for many years, Dr. Vivek has also been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2014), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2015).
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1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE CUMMING GA 30041WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITALl
3000 HOSPITAL BOULEVARD ROSWELL GA 30076EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITALl
6325 HOSPITAL PARKWAY JOHNS CREEK GA 30097NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTHl
1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE CUMMING GA 30041WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITALl
3000 HOSPITAL BOULEVARD ROSWELL GA 30076EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITALl
6325 HOSPITAL PARKWAY JOHNS CREEK GA 30097