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Dr. Taylor Gwin earned his medical degree in 2008 from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. While obtaining his medical degree, he also received a Masters in Public Health. In 2013 he completed a residency in general surgery from LSUHSC in New Orleans. Dr. Gwin received the Professor's Award for Overall Excellence in Clinical Surgery in 2013. He then completed his fellowship in vascular surgery from LSUHSC in 2015. Dr. Gwin was awarded the Douglas Leonovicz Award for Excellence in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Taylor Gwin joined Vascular Clinic in 2015 and cares for patients from Baton Rouge and all across South Louisiana. His extensive training has allowed him to offer state of the art treatment in open and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dialysis access treatment, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, varicose vein disease, and chronic venous disease. Dr. Gwin is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and a supervising physician with the Department of Surgery at LSUHSC in the residency training program. Dr. Gwin also actively supports the community of Baton Rouge and South Louisiana, offering free vascular screening events in partnership with the Baton Rouge General. Dr. Gwin is now accepting new patients. For appointments please call (225) 767-5479 or (877) 767-5479.

Dr. Wajeeh Irfan treats vascular disease and practices surgery in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. He graduated with honors with the highest distinction from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL. He then went on earn his Doctor of Medicine from the same institution in 2012. While obtaining his medical degree, he also received a Master's in Public Health. In 2017, he completed a five-year general surgery residency from the Louisiana State University Health Science Center (LSUHSC) in New Orleans. During that time, he received numerous honors, including the LSUHSC Surgery Resident of the Year, Highest ABSITE In-Service Exam Award, Excellence in Critical Care Award, Aesculapian Society Excellence in Teaching Nomination, and Douglas Leonovicz Award for Excellence in Vascular Surgery. After obtaining his board certification in general surgery, he went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship from LSUHSC. After his extensive training, Dr. Irfan is excited to have joined Vascular Clinic of Baton Rouge. He specializes in both the open and endovascular treatment of carotid arterial disease, peripheral vascular disease, aneurysms, dialysis access creation, treatment of varicose veins, and venous disease. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor for the LSUHSC Department of Surgery. His published papers include "The pathway to a national vascular skills examination and the role of simulation-based training in an increasingly complex speciality" (from Seminars in Vascular Surgery, Vol. 32, Issues 1-2, March-June 2019). Dr. Irfan is now accepting new patients. For appointments please call (225) 767-5479 or (877) 767-5479.