Battjes Vascular Institute
The Battjes Vascular Institute at Bethesda Memorial Hospital provides world-class vascular testing and patient care. Vascular disease includes any condition that affects the circulatory system. It can affect arteries, veins, and lymph vessels; or be caused by a blood disorders that affects circulation.
Diagnosis of vascular disease begins with a comprehensive review of medical history, current symptoms, risk factors, and prior exams. There is also a physical exam to determine if there are any signs or symptoms of peripheral vascular disease, such as discoloration of limbs or presence or absence of pulses.
Additionally, a vascular sonographer who is specially trained the vascular disease process, uses ultrasound imaging to look directly into arteries and veins to visualize plaque formations or blood clots. Other non-invasive vascular testing utilizes various types of technology to evaluate blood flow and pressures within the vessels. Physicians will combine all this information to create a comprehensive plan of care.
The Battjes Vascular Institute is nationally accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories for its excellence in meeting stringent criteria for accuracy and for achieving quality benchmarks related to patient care.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services provided include:
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Imaging Staff:
Board Certified radiologists interpret the images. All technologists are registry eligible or registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).
The Battjes Vascular Institute is located at Bethesda Memorial Hospital. All patients should enter through patient registration in the Outpatient Pavilion.
To schedule an appointment, contact Central Scheduling at 561-374-5700. Walk-in and Stat exams are accepted.