Don’t Ignore the Signs of PAD
PAD often shows up as leg pain when walking, slow-healing wounds, or changes in skin color. If you have diabetes, kidney disease, a history of smoking, or heart disease, you may be at higher risk.
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications — and even save your leg or your life.
Why Choose GW Medicine for your PAD Care?
Multidisciplinary Expertise
PAD care often requires more than one specialist. At GW Medicine, our vascular surgeons, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and wound care specialists work as a team to treat even the most complex cases. That way, your wound healing, circulation, and overall health are all addressed in one place.
Convenient Access
We’re located just one block from DC’s Foggy Bottom Metro, making it easy to get to your appointments.
Find us at:
2150 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Advanced Vascular Lab
Our Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory is staffed by experts with more than 30 years of combined experience. We use advanced imaging to check circulation in your legs — from your first visit to your follow-ups — so we can give you clear answers quickly. Because our lab is right next to the vascular clinic, many patients can get testing and a consultation on the same day.
Minimally Invasive Outpatient Procedures
You don’t always need major surgery to improve your circulation. In our outpatient suite, we perform minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy — all designed to restore blood flow safely and quickly. Most patients check in, have their procedure in about 30 minutes, and return home the same day without a hospital stay; this means less hospital wait time and a faster recovery.
Meet Your Care Team
Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, MD, FACS
Dr. Bao-Ngoc Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Vascular Surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She is board-certified in vascular and endovascular surgery after completing her fellowship at Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital. She has over 15 years of experience in practice. Her clinical interests include aortic aneurysm repair, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular disease. She is passionate about limb salvage and skilled in both endovascular intervention as well as complex lower extremity bypasses.
Salim Lala, MD, MBA, FACS
Dr. Salim Lala is a vascular and endovascular surgeon with expertise in complex aortic surgery, carotid revascularization, peripheral arterial disease, and thoracic outlet syndrome. He trained at UT Southwestern and completed a vascular fellowship at the University of Florida. He plays an active role in surgical education as Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency and Associate Clerkship Director for medical students. His clinical and academic work focuses on improving outcomes and advancing vascular care.
Pamela Dinkelacker, ACNP
Pamela Dinkelacker is a senior vascular Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified in Acute Care. She earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Georgetown University. She is an excellent clinician and is very passionate about patient education and values taking the time to listen and engage with those in her care. Ms. Dinkelacker is a member of the Society of Vascular Nursing.
M. Kendall Bates, RVT
Mark Bates is a Registered Vascular Technologist and Technical Program Director for the Non-Invasive Vascular Lab at George Washington University Hospital’s Wound Healing & Limb Preservation Center, affiliated with GW Medicine. He oversees all non invasive vascular testing, and leads program development. His work supports advancing vascular diagnostics and improving limb preservation outcomes through close collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.
When PAD is suspected or confirmed, early intervention with a vascular specialist at GW Medicine can be limb- and lifesaving. Coordinated care can improve wound healing, prevent limb loss, and enhance overall outcomes and quality of life.
Don't wait. Call to make an appointment today.
Phone: 202-741-3210
