[dropcap size=small]D[/dropcap]r. Lofton Misick of the Dialysis Access Center-Corpus Christi brings quality care to the region with his exceptional medical team.

“Always patient-focused, our state-of-the-art outpatient center specializes in minimally invasive, clinically proven, interventional procedures for vascular conditions,” says Dr. Lofton Misick. Dr. Misick is the primary vascular surgeon at the Dialysis Access Center-Corpus Christi, an outpatient vascular center led by Medical Director, Dr. Benjamin Lee, an interventional nephrologist. Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, also an interventional nephrologist, completes the team of physicians.

Dr. Misick is a board-certified general and cardiovascular surgeon, and he earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed a residency in general surgery at Barnes Hospital, Medical College of Virginia and New Hanover Regional Medical Center where he was elected Chief Resident. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and author of numerous publications, abstracts and presentations, he is well known for being an experienced, compassionate and highly skilled physician.

“We provide high quality support and care to the Corpus Christi community and I am quite proud to be a part of this team” -Dr. Lofton Misick

During a comprehensive evaluation, the physicians at Dialysis Access Center conduct a thorough review of the patient’s risk profile as well as their medical history and carefully consider the best treatment options for each individual. “We take the time to thoroughly explain the procedure in a clear, understandable manner and we give priority to patient education in order to mitigate the unknown and reduce anxiety. As a team, our ultimate goal is to improve the patient’s quality of life,” explains Dr. Misick.

Dr. Misick, along with the entire medical team, utilize modern, minimally invasive techniques to treat a variety of vascular conditions on an outpatient basis reducing recovery time and allowing patients to get back to their daily routines quickly. Medical services performed at the Dialysis Access Center include treatments for dialysis access management, such as angioplasty, stenting, fistula salvage, the MILLER procedure for steal syndrome, thrombectomy and thrombolysis. They also provide treatments for peripheral arterial disease, a common but serious condition of the limbs, typically in the legs, where arteries become narrowed or clogged, as well as port placement.

“Always patient-focused, our state-of-the-art outpatient center specializes in minimally invasive, clinically proven, interventional procedures for vascular conditions” -Dr. Lofton Misick

In the near future, the center plans to expand their services and will offer dialysis access creation, peritoneal catheter placement, as well as services for venous disease; including deep vein thrombosis and varicose vein treatments along with IVC Filter placement and retrieval, and other innovative treatments.

At the Dialysis Access Center they strive to provide an excellent patient experience, in a safe and comfortable environment. They seem to be meeting their goal as reinforced by positive patient feedback and superior clinical outcomes. “It’s very gratifying to meet the needs of our patients, whether it’s the simplest of procedures or something more involved,” remarked Dr. Misick.  

“The personal, warm and caring environment we create at the Dialysis Access Center,” emphasized Dr. Misick, “is truly a team effort. Our staff, made up of our physicians, registered nurses with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, radiology technicians, medical assistants and surgery technicians, is experienced, considerate and responsive to patients’ needs.  We provide high quality support and care to the Corpus Christi community and I am quite proud to be a part of this team.”

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