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Specialties: Vascular Surgery, General Surgery
Languages: English
443-444-3435
About me
Suzanne Kool, MD, is a vascular surgeon at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute with office hours at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. Dr. Kool specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease. This includes aortic aneurysms and dissections, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, limb salvage, and venous insufficiency. As a vascular surgeon, she uses medical treatments, endovascular or minimally invasive techniques, as well as open surgical techniques to manage and treat diseases of the vascular system.
Dr. Kool received her medical degree from the University of Virginia Medical School. She then completed a general surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she also completed an NIH-funded research fellowship in their Center for Vascular and Inflammatory Disease. Finally, she did a fellowship in vascular surgery at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center before joining MedStar. Dr. Kool has published and presented nationally on vascular diseases.
Philosophy of Care
“My goal as a healthcare provider is to help choose the best treatment option for my patients. This involves collaborating with my patients by discussing and taking into account their treatment goals and overall goals for quality of life. I hope to give my patients as much information as they want or need in order for them to understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and to be able to make an informed decision.
“Communication is a vital element in the care of any patient, especially when a comprehensive approach is necessary. Vascular disease is usually not an isolated disease process. For this reason, I work closely with patients, referring physicians, and other team members to address any lifestyle habits or health conditions that may be related to the patient’s diagnosis.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Procedures I perform
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Angioaccess Arteriovenous Fistula Ligation
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortography
- Arteriovenous Anastomosis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Revision
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Dilation
- Bypass Graft
- Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Carotid Artery Angioplasty
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid Stenting
- Common Carotid Artery Dilation
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis Access
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Dilation Of Left External Iliac Artery With Stent
- Dilation Of Left Iliac Artery
- Dilation Of Right External Iliac Artery
- Dilation Of Upper Vein
- Duplex Scan Of Aorta
- Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
- Duplex Scan Of Upper Extremity Arteries
- Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Endovascular Repair Of Femoral Artery
- Endovascular Treatment
- Endovenous Laser Ablation Of Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Therapy
- External Iliac Artery Supplement
- Extirpation Of Right Femoral Vein
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Femoropopliteal Bypass Surgery
- Fluoroscopy Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries
- Fluoroscopy Right Upper Extremity Arteries
- Graft Placement
- Iliac Artery Stenting
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Infected Graft Excision
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval
- Insertion Of Infusion Device Into Lower Vein
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Leg Pain Treatment
- Limb Salvage
- Lymphedema Management
- May Thurner Syndrome Treatment
- May-Thurner Syndrome Treatment
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Mesenteric Artery Bypass
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Microphlebectomy
- Percutaneous Dilation Of Common Iliac Artery
- Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Plain Radiography Abdominal Aorta
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Treatment
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Renal Artery Angioplasty
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Sclerotherapy Of Varicose Veins
- Spider Vein Treatment
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Stent Placement
- Stenting Of An Artery
- Subclavian Artery Extirpation
- Subclavian Artery Stenting
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment
- Thread Vein Removal
- Thromboendarterectomy
- Thromboendarterectomy With Patch Graft
- Thrombolysis
- Translumbar Aortography
- Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty
- Upper Extremity Angioplasty
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Vascular Access Creation
- Vascular Access Device Care
- Vascular Access Revision
- Vascular Embolization
- Vascular Malformation Treatment
- Vascular Reconstruction
- Vascular Stenting
- Vascular Testing
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Vena Cava Catheter Introduction
- Vena Cava Filter Insertion
- Vena Cava Filter Retrieval
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Venous Insufficiency Treatment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment
- Venous Stenting
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Vertebral Artery Stenting
Practice locations
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5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Smyth Bldg Ste 303
Baltimore, MD, 21239
3300 N Calvert St
1st Fl
Baltimore, MD, 21218
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (2017)
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2015)
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2008)