Back to the Life I Love: Real Outcomes After Vascular Treatment
At Dakota Vascular, we start with a thorough evaluation to determine whether poor circulation is contributing to a wound or other symptoms. When it is, we can often improve blood flow through minimally invasive procedures performed in an outpatient setting, with minimal downtime.
Expanded Vascular Care in Fort Dodge: Bringing Care Closer to Home
Beginning in June, patients in Fort Dodge and surrounding communities will have access to expanded vascular care. Access to specialized care can make a difference, especially when symptoms like leg pain, poor circulation, or slow healing begin to affect daily life. For many patients, getting the right care often means traveling farther than they would like or waiting longer than expected.
Saving Mobility: How Collaborative Vascular & Orthopedic Care Improved My Recovery
After a knee injury and surgery, I expected recovery to be straightforward. Physical therapy was supposed to help me regain strength and mobility. But weeks passed, and something still didn’t feel right. What I didn’t realize at the time was that recovery from orthopedic procedures sometimes involves more than just the joint itself.
Dakota Vascular Is Proud to Support the Helpline Center’s Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk
Dakota Vascular is proud to sponsor the Helpline Center’s Step Forward to Prevent Suicide walk on June 6 in Sioux Falls, one of the organization’s largest fundraising events of the year. It is one more way we aim to show up for the community we serve.
A Second Chance at Mobility: Healing Through Wound Care
At Dakota Vascular, we work closely with the team at Midwest Hyperbarics to support patients whose wounds may be caused or worsened by poor circulation. Together, our teams coordinate care to ensure patients are not only treated but also supported every step of the way.
Casting a Line for Community: Dakota Vascular Sponsors Dakota Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is a national nonprofit organization with more than 300,000 members dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America’s cold-water fisheries and the watersheds that sustain them. The Dakota chapter carries that mission into the heart of the Great Plains — working to preserve the rivers, streams, and natural spaces that South Dakotans and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region hold dear.
Celebrating Educators: Dakota Vascular’s Continued Partnership with Sioux Falls Schools
Every year, the Sioux Falls School District gathers to celebrate the educators who have given so much to its students and community. The Annual Recognition and Retirement Banquet, known as the Art of Dedication, is a night set aside to honor teachers and staff who have reached meaningful milestones, whether it is the end of a long career or a significant anniversary of service.
The Early Warning Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects millions of adults, yet many people don’t know they have it. Because symptoms often appear gradually and can be mistaken for signs of aging or other conditions, PAD goes undiagnosed until it becomes more serious.
From Daily Knee Pain to Lasting Relief: A GAE Success Story
While knee replacement is often discussed as a long-term solution, many patients first look for alternatives to knee replacement that may help them stay active. In some cases, minimally invasive procedures such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) may be an option to manage knee arthritis pain.
Fast Care, Trusted Hands: Why Referring Providers Choose Dakota Vascular
At Dakota Vascular, we take that responsibility seriously. For providers across South Dakota, Minnesota, and northern Iowa, we are proud to serve as a reliable extension of their care network. We offer timely consults, minimally invasive procedures, and follow-up that keeps everyone on the same page.
Empowering Patient Health with Expert Vascular Care Referrals
Discover how conversations with your primary provider about vascular concerns can lead to timely referrals and improved health outcomes at Dakota Vascular.
A New Option for Relief: Introducing Hemorrhoid Arterial Embolization (HAE)
If you’ve been living with internal hemorrhoids that won’t go away, you're not alone. And you're not out of options.
Start 2026 Strong: Why Now Is the Time to Schedule Vascular Care
For many patients, vascular symptoms begin subtly, such as a wound that is not healing, swelling that lingers, or aching legs that make standing harder. When one of our patients finally booked a consult in late November, they discovered the issue was not just discomfort. It was an early sign of a circulation problem that needed immediate attention.
Healing After Carotid Artery Disease Surgery: A Patient’s Recovery Timeline
Learn the signs of carotid artery disease and what to expect during recovery. Follow a real patient’s journey and see how Dakota Vascular supports healing every step of the way.
How Trusted Referrals Lead to Stronger Vascular Care
When symptoms such as leg swelling, chronic fatigue, or circulation issues appear, many patients turn to their local provider first. These early conversations often serve as the starting point for timely diagnosis and specialty care.
Deep Vein Thrombosis Explained – Moving from Pain to Peace of Mind
Discover the signs, dangers, and treatment options for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Learn how Dakota Vascular diagnoses and treats DVT to help patients find fast relief and prevent serious complications.
Timely Referral and Lasting Relief: A Vascular Care Success Story
When circulation problems start, they rarely begin with pain. Most often, it’s mild discomfort, leg fatigue, swelling, or a wound that just doesn’t heal. For many patients, this is the moment they mention it to their primary care provider. And when that provider refers to Dakota Vascular quickly, it can make all the difference.
Before Dialysis Begins: Why Access Surgery Is Your Most Important First Step
Dialysis access is more than a procedure, it’s your lifeline. Learn how Dakota Vascular helps patients prepare for dialysis with expert AV fistula and graft placement and long-term access care.”
A Patient’s Journey with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): From Fear to Confidence with Dakota Vascular
Discover how Dakota Vascular helps patients overcome fear and uncertainty in managing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through compassionate care and advanced treatments.
Carotid Stenosis: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health
Learn about carotid stenosis, a serious vascular condition that narrows arteries supplying blood to the brain. Discover symptoms, causes, treatments, and how early detection can prevent stroke.
Can Sclerotherapy Help with Your Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are a common condition that affects millions of people each year. While these veins are often seen as a cosmetic concern, they can also cause pain, discomfort, and even more serious health issues.Thankfully, there is a solution: sclerotherapy. This minimally invasive treatment is one of the most effective ways to treat varicose veins.
Dr. Patrick Kelly, Inventor of Groundbreaking Liquet Versus™ Catheter, Celebrates FDA Clearance for Innovative Blood Clot Treatment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dakota Vascular’s Dr. Patrick Kelly, Inventor of Groundbreaking Liquet Versus™ Catheter, Celebrates FDA Clearance for Innovative Blood Clot Treatment
Overcoming Challenges, Saving Lives: Dr. Patrick Kelly’s Inspiring Journey & Innovations
From overcoming dyslexia to inventing life-saving medical devices, his unique journey is inspiring and groundbreaking. Watch his KELO Living interview to learn how Dakota Vascular is changing lives with innovative treatments.
UnityPoint Clinic – Dakota Dunes Welcomes Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon Dr. Patrick Kelly for Outreach Clinic
UnityPoint Clinic – Dakota Dunes is excited to announce Patrick Kelly, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon from Dakota Vascular in Sioux Falls...
Welcome to Dakota Vascular
The arteries and veins of your body extend from your head to your toes, and the health of these...
GENICULAR ARTERY EMBOLIZATION (GAE)
Genicular Artery Embolization is an effective, minimally invasive procedure that can be done to...