Johnathon C. Rollo, MD

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Johnathon Rollo, M.D., is vascular surgeon at Northwest Hospital and a UW assistant professor of Surgery.

 Dr. Rollo specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems.

As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Rollo diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vascular surgeries.

Dr. Rollo practices the full breadth of cutting edge vascular surgery. He believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. 
Dr. Rollo earned his M.D. from the University of Miami.

He is a member of the Western Vascular Surgery Society and the Society of Vascular Surgeons. Dr. Rollo has specialized training in minimally invasive endovascular techniques for limb salvage, carotid artery disease, aneurysm repair and venous disease.

His research interests include venous stenting, thoracic outlet syndrome and outcomes in peripheral arterial disease.

He received his medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.

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