Vascular Surgeon Anthony L. Rios, MD Published in Rutherford's Vascular Surgery Textbook

The Crystal Run Healthcare Provider’s Chapter Discusses Lover Extremity Amputations

Middletown, N.Y. – August 6, 2018 –Anthony L. Rios, MD was recently published in Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery 9^th edition. Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery is widely regarded as the gold-standard textbook in the field of vascular surgery.  Its authors are the leaders in this field and very few individuals are selected for the distinct honor of authorship.  This textbook remains the “bible” of vascular surgery throughout the world in a rapidly advancing field where surgeons are mandated to maintain “state-of-the-art” knowledge.

Dr. Rios’ chapter, titled “Lower Extremity Amputations: Operative Techniques and Results” provides surgeons with modern techniques to preserve function of the lower extremities. His authorship educates surgeons throughout the world about the latest surgical techniques in the rapidly-evolving field of vascular surgery.

“Vascular surgery combines cutting-edge technology with technical ability.  I am excited to bring the best treatment possible to our community,” said Dr. Rios, Vascular Surgeon at Crystal Run Healthcare.

Anthony L. Rios, MD joined Crystal Run in 2017. He earned his Medical Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA and completed his Residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center affiliated with Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, and North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Hofstra University School of Medicine in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rios completed his Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX. He is Board Certified in both General and Vascular Surgery and sees patients in Middletown and Warwick.

“Physicians such as Dr. Rios set Crystal Run Healthcare apart from others. Our physicians have expertise in clinical care and judgement to take exceptional care of patients, as well as the respect and expertise of those in their fields to be called upon to contribute to such a prestigious and well-known publication,” said Michelle A. Koury, MD, Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare.

Crystal Run Healthcare’s fellowship-trained vascular specialists provide comprehensive care in treating diseases of the vascular system involving the arteries and veins using contemporary medical management, minimally- invasive surgical therapies, and open surgical reconstruction when necessary. Our providers specialize in areas such as cerebrovascular disease (blood vessel disease affecting the brain), aneurysms (a balloon-like bulge in a blood vessel), dialysis access, peripheral artery disease (narrowing of the arteries other than those that supply the heart or being), and varicose veins treatment.