Natividad’s expert vascular surgeon manages conditions affecting the circulatory system’s blood vessels right here in Monterey County. Vascular surgeons can diagnose and help patients manage diseases affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. They can work with you to develop treatment programs that may include lifestyle changes, medications, wound care, stenting and minimally invasive procedures, or more complex surgeries.
Conditions vascular surgeons treat include:
- Aortic aneurysms
- Atherosclerosis
- Blood clots
- Carotid artery disease / stroke
- Chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins
- Diabetes-related foot ulcers
- Intestinal ischemic syndrome
- Peripheral artery disease
- Pulmonary embolism
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Vasculitis
- Venous thromboembolism
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Meet Our Vascular Surgeon
Tazo Stowe Inui, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Tazo Inui is an expert vascular surgeon specializing in innovative procedures to improve blood flow and prevent complications. He is dedicated to patient-centered care, with interests in vascular pathology and advanced endovascular therapy. Dr. Inui earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed his residency and fellowship at UC San Diego. He is certified in both general and vascular surgery.
Dr. Inui has taken on important patient care and leadership roles, including chief of surgery and serving on the Medical Executive Committee at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington. He has also worked at South Sound Surgical Associates and Kaiser Permanente in California. As a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), Dr. Inui has special training in reading blood vessel ultrasound exams, which help detect and treat problems with arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels.
Dr. Inui is recognized for his teaching and leadership and has received awards such as the Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Patient Care and the Robert J. Hye Research Trainee Award. He works to improve his field by publishing articles in medical journals and speaking at national conferences. Dr. Inui has shared his expertise in patient care and new surgery methods at meetings around the country.
Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities, fishing, gardening and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.
Dr. Inui speaks English and Spanish.
Contact Us
Welcoming new patients. Ask your provider for a referral before making your first appointment with us.
D’Arrigo Family Specialty Services at Natividad
Phone: (831) 755-4156
Fax: (831) 759-6565
Getting Here – Directions and Parking
Natividad Medical Center
1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906
- Park in Lot B, C or D
- Use Entrance 2 – Outpatient Services (Building 200)
- Take the elevator to the second level
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on holidays.
