Christopher Compton, MD

About

Dr. Christopher N. Compton, is a board-certified and highly regarded vascular surgeon with an impressive educational background and extensive experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Wayne State University. His training includes a surgical internship and residency at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, followed by a fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Compton is known for his expertise in both traditional open vascular surgery and minimally invasive endovascular techniques. He has been providing exceptional vascular care in Tucson since 2005.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Compton enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and their twin boys. His commitment to excellence and compassionate patient care make him a trusted figure in the medical community. If you're seeking a skilled and caring vascular surgeon in Tucson, Dr. Christopher N. Compton, M.D., is here to help.

Specialty

Vascular Surgery

Select Procedures Performed

Carotid surgery
Amputation
Cardiac catheterization
Carotid treatment
Aneurysm repair
Atherectomy
Coronary bypass
Artery repair

Select Conditions Treated

Peripheral arterial disease
Circulatory system disease
Occlusion precerebral artery disease
Diabetes
Skin ulcer
Blood clots
Pulmonary heart disease
Nervous system disorders
Aneurysms
Embolisms & thrombosis

Education & Training

Fellowship: PittsburghUniv of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Case Western Reserve Univ School of Medicine GME

Certifications

American Board of Surgery
Certified in Vascular Surgery

Affiliated Hospitals

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2011
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Publications

Peripheral Vascular Trauma

Christopher N. Compton, Robert Y. Rhee

Is abdominal aortic aneurysm repair appropriate in oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients?

Christopher N. Compton, Ellen D. Dillavou, Maureen K. Sheehan, Robert Y. Rhee, Michel S. Makaroun