Vascular surgeon at Complete Vascular Care

Vascular Specialist in Arlington & Paris, TX

Answers about your vascular health, in one visit

Circulation problems usually get split across three offices. Here the scan, the diagnosis, and the treatment all happen with the same surgeon.

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15+Years in Texas

Dr. Caruso moved his practice from New Jersey in 2010 and has treated vascular patients here since.

Double board certified

Dr. Caruso is board certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery, and he reviews your case himself.

Same-day imaging

Your ultrasound is done in house and read with you while you are still in the room.

Open and minimally invasive

Both approaches are on the table, so the plan is chosen around your case rather than around one technique.

Arteries, veins, and lymphatics

One practice for the full circulatory system, so you are not sent across town for the next step.

The Complete Vascular Care team

What you leave with

A diagnosis or a clear next step, your insurance benefits already checked, and a direct number to call.

Our process

How your first visit works

Most of the visit is listening and imaging. You will not leave with a referral and a question mark.

We start with your history

When symptoms began, what makes them worse, and how far you can walk tells us more than any single scan.

Then we image and explain

Vascular ultrasound takes about twenty minutes, and your results are reviewed with you before you leave.

Our services

Conditions we treat

From leg pain that shows up when you walk to an aneurysm found on a routine scan, these are the problems we see most.

Anatomical model of the abdominal aorta showing a bulging aneurysm above the iliac branches

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Screening, surveillance, and repair of an aortic aneurysm, by EVAR or open surgery depending on your anatomy.

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Clinician performing a carotid duplex ultrasound on a patient's neck

Carotid Stenosis

Finding and treating narrowing in the neck arteries that supply your brain, with endarterectomy when it is warranted.

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Dialysis access in a patient’s arm with a catheter secured near the forearm

Dialysis Access

Fistula and graft creation, plus the maintenance that keeps your access working for dialysis.

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Person seated on a bed with visible swelling in the lower leg and ankle

Leg Swelling

Finding the reason a leg swells, from vein reflux to lymphatic causes, before it turns into a wound.

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3D illustration of peripheral artery disease showing plaque buildup narrowing an artery and restricting blood flow

Peripheral Artery Disease

Restoring blood flow to the legs when walking distance keeps shortening or a wound will not heal.

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Lower legs and feet showing visible skin discoloration and swelling while seated

Skin Discoloration

Brown staining and hardening around the ankles is usually venous, and it is treatable once the cause is found.

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Medical illustration showing a surgical hook being used to remove a varicose vein through a small skin incision during a stab phlebectomy.

Stab Phlebectomy

Removing bulging surface veins through punctures small enough that they need no stitches.

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aricose veins on a person's calf while standing

Varicose Veins

Ablation and phlebectomy for bulging, aching leg veins, done in a single outpatient visit.

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Vascular surgeon in gloves preparing a catheter during a minimally invasive procedure

Vascular Surgery

Open and minimally invasive vascular surgery, with the approach chosen around your anatomy rather than one technique.

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Medical procedure showing a catheter inserted into a leg during venous ablation treatment for varicose veins.

Venous Ablation

Closing a failing vein from the inside through a small entry point, in a single office visit.

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Medical illustration showing a vein being tied off with a surgical suture during venous ligation.

Venous Ligation

Tying off a failing vein surgically when its size or path rules out a catheter based approach.

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Anatomical model of the abdominal aorta showing a bulging aneurysm above the iliac branches

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Screening, surveillance, and repair of an aortic aneurysm, by EVAR or open surgery depending on your anatomy.

Explore service
Clinician performing a carotid duplex ultrasound on a patient's neck

Carotid Stenosis

Finding and treating narrowing in the neck arteries that supply your brain, with endarterectomy when it is warranted.

Explore service
Dialysis access in a patient’s arm with a catheter secured near the forearm

Dialysis Access

Fistula and graft creation, plus the maintenance that keeps your access working for dialysis.

Explore service
Person seated on a bed with visible swelling in the lower leg and ankle

Leg Swelling

Finding the reason a leg swells, from vein reflux to lymphatic causes, before it turns into a wound.

Explore service
3D illustration of peripheral artery disease showing plaque buildup narrowing an artery and restricting blood flow

Peripheral Artery Disease

Restoring blood flow to the legs when walking distance keeps shortening or a wound will not heal.

Explore service
Lower legs and feet showing visible skin discoloration and swelling while seated

Skin Discoloration

Brown staining and hardening around the ankles is usually venous, and it is treatable once the cause is found.

Explore service
Medical illustration showing a surgical hook being used to remove a varicose vein through a small skin incision during a stab phlebectomy.

Stab Phlebectomy

Removing bulging surface veins through punctures small enough that they need no stitches.

Explore service
aricose veins on a person's calf while standing

Varicose Veins

Ablation and phlebectomy for bulging, aching leg veins, done in a single outpatient visit.

Explore service
Vascular surgeon in gloves preparing a catheter during a minimally invasive procedure

Vascular Surgery

Open and minimally invasive vascular surgery, with the approach chosen around your anatomy rather than one technique.

Explore service
Medical procedure showing a catheter inserted into a leg during venous ablation treatment for varicose veins.

Venous Ablation

Closing a failing vein from the inside through a small entry point, in a single office visit.

Explore service
Medical illustration showing a vein being tied off with a surgical suture during venous ligation.

Venous Ligation

Tying off a failing vein surgically when its size or path rules out a catheter based approach.

Explore service
Anatomical model of the abdominal aorta showing a bulging aneurysm above the iliac branches

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Screening, surveillance, and repair of an aortic aneurysm, by EVAR or open surgery depending on your anatomy.

Explore service
Clinician performing a carotid duplex ultrasound on a patient's neck

Carotid Stenosis

Finding and treating narrowing in the neck arteries that supply your brain, with endarterectomy when it is warranted.

Explore service
Dialysis access in a patient’s arm with a catheter secured near the forearm

Dialysis Access

Fistula and graft creation, plus the maintenance that keeps your access working for dialysis.

Explore service
Person seated on a bed with visible swelling in the lower leg and ankle

Leg Swelling

Finding the reason a leg swells, from vein reflux to lymphatic causes, before it turns into a wound.

Explore service
3D illustration of peripheral artery disease showing plaque buildup narrowing an artery and restricting blood flow

Peripheral Artery Disease

Restoring blood flow to the legs when walking distance keeps shortening or a wound will not heal.

Explore service
Lower legs and feet showing visible skin discoloration and swelling while seated

Skin Discoloration

Brown staining and hardening around the ankles is usually venous, and it is treatable once the cause is found.

Explore service
Medical illustration showing a surgical hook being used to remove a varicose vein through a small skin incision during a stab phlebectomy.

Stab Phlebectomy

Removing bulging surface veins through punctures small enough that they need no stitches.

Explore service
aricose veins on a person's calf while standing

Varicose Veins

Ablation and phlebectomy for bulging, aching leg veins, done in a single outpatient visit.

Explore service
Vascular surgeon in gloves preparing a catheter during a minimally invasive procedure

Vascular Surgery

Open and minimally invasive vascular surgery, with the approach chosen around your anatomy rather than one technique.

Explore service
Medical procedure showing a catheter inserted into a leg during venous ablation treatment for varicose veins.

Venous Ablation

Closing a failing vein from the inside through a small entry point, in a single office visit.

Explore service
Medical illustration showing a vein being tied off with a surgical suture during venous ligation.

Venous Ligation

Tying off a failing vein surgically when its size or path rules out a catheter based approach.

Explore service
Inside the Complete Vascular Care practice

The specialty

Arteries, veins, and lymphatics

Vascular disease is not one condition. It is a system, and a single visit can rule several parts of it in or out.

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Conditions we see

Arteries · Veins · Lymphatics

Carotid artery diseaseVaricose veinsChronic leg swelling
Aortic aneurysmDeep vein thrombosisNon-healing wounds
Peripheral artery diseaseVenous ulcers
Limb salvageLymphedema

Not sure which one applies?

You do not need a diagnosis to book. Describe what you are noticing and we will start with the right scan.

Vascular surgeon at Complete Vascular Care
  • MD, State University of New York, Brooklyn
  • General surgery residency, UMDNJ
  • Vascular surgery fellowship and research fellowship

Founder

Meet your surgeon

Joseph M. Caruso, MD, FACS

Double board certified general and vascular surgeon

Dr. Caruso earned his medical degree at the State University of New York in Brooklyn, then completed his internship and general surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He finished his training with a vascular surgery fellowship covering both open and minimally invasive technique, and stayed on an additional year as a research fellow, where his clinical research earned an award from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. He moved his practice from New Jersey to Texas in 2010. His view is that knowing both the traditional and the minimally invasive approach is what lets you choose the right one for the patient in front of you.

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Reviews

What patients say

Dr. Carusso did a excellent job I had 2 surgeries with him in the last 2yrs and they were both successful. He was direct and to the point and took great care of me
James C.Two vascular surgeries
Had aneurism surgery on Tuesday. Walking on Tuesday. Discharged on Wednesday AM. No pain. No meds required post surgery. Doc's entire team is outstanding.
John C.Aneurysm surgery
My elderly father had vascular testing on his legs today. The tech administrating the test was kind, thorough and explained things. The doctor came in right after the tests and delivered the results. We felt very cared for and listened to. 5 stars from us for this office!
Will P.Family member of patient
Great doctors and employees. The process was very smooth. The doctor very well explained the problem I was having and gave good suggestion on what would to do next.
Herman G.Vascular consultation
I love this Dr. He sits and explains all procedures and treats you as his equal. I will be forever grateful you are in my life for if he wasn't I might not have my leg today. I refer anybody with vascular problems go see Dr Joseph Caruso.
Sonya P.Limb salvage patient
Great staff, comfortable waiting area, courteous care, knowledgeable and understanding nurses and doctor. I received excellent care with Dr. Caruso.
Lori S.Vascular patient
Dr. Carusso did a excellent job I had 2 surgeries with him in the last 2yrs and they were both successful. He was direct and to the point and took great care of me
James C.Two vascular surgeries
Had aneurism surgery on Tuesday. Walking on Tuesday. Discharged on Wednesday AM. No pain. No meds required post surgery. Doc's entire team is outstanding.
John C.Aneurysm surgery
My elderly father had vascular testing on his legs today. The tech administrating the test was kind, thorough and explained things. The doctor came in right after the tests and delivered the results. We felt very cared for and listened to. 5 stars from us for this office!
Will P.Family member of patient
Great doctors and employees. The process was very smooth. The doctor very well explained the problem I was having and gave good suggestion on what would to do next.
Herman G.Vascular consultation
I love this Dr. He sits and explains all procedures and treats you as his equal. I will be forever grateful you are in my life for if he wasn't I might not have my leg today. I refer anybody with vascular problems go see Dr Joseph Caruso.
Sonya P.Limb salvage patient
Great staff, comfortable waiting area, courteous care, knowledgeable and understanding nurses and doctor. I received excellent care with Dr. Caruso.
Lori S.Vascular patient
Dr. Carusso did a excellent job I had 2 surgeries with him in the last 2yrs and they were both successful. He was direct and to the point and took great care of me
James C.Two vascular surgeries
Had aneurism surgery on Tuesday. Walking on Tuesday. Discharged on Wednesday AM. No pain. No meds required post surgery. Doc's entire team is outstanding.
John C.Aneurysm surgery
My elderly father had vascular testing on his legs today. The tech administrating the test was kind, thorough and explained things. The doctor came in right after the tests and delivered the results. We felt very cared for and listened to. 5 stars from us for this office!
Will P.Family member of patient
Great doctors and employees. The process was very smooth. The doctor very well explained the problem I was having and gave good suggestion on what would to do next.
Herman G.Vascular consultation
I love this Dr. He sits and explains all procedures and treats you as his equal. I will be forever grateful you are in my life for if he wasn't I might not have my leg today. I refer anybody with vascular problems go see Dr Joseph Caruso.
Sonya P.Limb salvage patient
Great staff, comfortable waiting area, courteous care, knowledgeable and understanding nurses and doctor. I received excellent care with Dr. Caruso.
Lori S.Vascular patient

Questions

Questions before you book

If yours is not here, call the office and we will answer it directly.

No. You can book directly, and we will send results to your primary care doctor if you want us to.

No. Imaging happens in our office and is read the same visit, so you are not waiting on an outside facility.

Most of what we do is outpatient. You come in, have the procedure under local anesthetic, and go home the same day.

Often yes, when you have symptoms such as aching, swelling, or skin changes. We check your benefits before you commit to anything.

A photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your medications, and any prior imaging or reports you have.

Still have a question?

Call the office or send a message and someone on our team will get back to you.

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