Dakota Vascular

What Dakota Vascular does

Dakota Vascular is a physician-owned vascular surgery clinic headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, founded in 2022 by three board-certified vascular surgeons — Dr. Patrick Kelly, Dr. Angelo Santos, and Dr. Gregory Nissen — with combined experience exceeding 40 years. The practice provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease, including varicose vein treatment (Endovenous Ablation, Microphlebectomy, Sclerotherapy, VenaSeal, Vein Stripping), limb preservation, vascular surgery (Angioplasty, Stenting, Aortic Stent Grafting), dialysis access care, Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for chronic knee pain, and Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE). Services are delivered at the main Sioux Falls clinic, the wholly-owned Dakota Wound subsidiary specializing in chronic wound care, and an extensive outreach network of 20+ locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa operating through partnership agreements with Avera Medical Group, UnityPoint Health, and other regional providers. Dr. Kelly is also the inventor of the FDA-cleared Liquet Versus™ Catheter used in pulmonary embolism treatment.

The business operates as a professional services practice, generating revenue through insurance-reimbursed vascular procedures and surgical interventions. Go-to-market combines physician referrals from primary care providers and specialists with a direct-to-consumer channel accepting self-referrals booked via website or phone, supported by educational blog content, free downloadable patient brochures, and an active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Strategic emphasis is on expanding rural access to specialty vascular care through surgeon travel to outreach clinics rather than requiring patients to travel to tertiary centers. A care coordination partnership with Midwest Hyperbarics supports complex wound patients. The firm has no disclosed institutional funding, operates without a parent company, and has not reported revenue or procedure volumes publicly beyond a 1,000-case milestone reached in December 2023.

Name

Dakota Vascular

Legal name

Dakota Vascular

Website

https://dakotavascular.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dakota Vascular is a physician-owned vascular surgery clinic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, founded in 2022 by three board-certified vascular surgeons delivering arterial and venous disease treatment, wound care, and minimally invasive procedures to patients across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa through a main clinic and 20+ outreach locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vascular Surgery Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Vascular Medicine (Peripheral Arterial/Venous Disease) (HLAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wound Care & Limb Preservation Centers (Post-Acute) (HLADAJAM), Vascular Access & Closure Devices (Sheaths, Guidewires, Closure Systems) (HLAHAFAK), Peripheral Vascular Intervention (PAD Stents, Balloons, Atherectomy) (HLAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Vascular surgery services
• Endovascular procedures
• Dialysis access care
• Limb preservation
• Varicose vein treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vascular Surgery and Procedure Services: Revenue is generated through vascular surgery procedures, minimally invasive endovascular treatments, dialysis access care, and specialized procedures such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE). Services include both diagnostic evaluations and interventional treatments billed through medical insurance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dakota Vascular is a physician-owned vascular surgery clinic that diagnoses and treats arterial and venous diseases through minimally invasive endovascular procedures and open vascular surgery. Services span varicose vein treatment, limb preservation, dialysis access creation and maintenance, and specialized embolization procedures (Genicular Artery Embolization for knee pain and Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization). The practice operates from a main Sioux Falls clinic and an extensive network of outreach locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, and runs the affiliated Dakota Wound center for chronic wound care.

Product overview

Dakota Vascular is a physician-owned vascular surgery clinic offering a comprehensive suite of vascular treatments delivered by three board-certified vascular surgeons. The core offering consists of specialized treatment services including Varicose Vein Treatment (with multiple modalities: Endovenous Ablation, Microphlebectomy, Sclerotherapy, VenaSeal, and Vein Stripping), Limb Preservation (chronic wound care and amputation prevention), Vascular Surgery (Angioplasty, Stenting, Aortic Stent Grafting), Dialysis Access Care (AVF, AVG, and Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter placement), Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE), and Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee pain. The clinic also operates Dakota Wound, a specialized wound care center. Services are supported by patient resources including online intake forms and educational materials. The clinic provides care at its main Sioux Falls location and through an extensive network of outreach locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Varicose Vein Treatment Treatment for ropy, purple veins found on legs, offered through multiple methods including Endovenous Ablation, Microphlebectomy, Sclerotherapy, Vein Stripping, and VenaSeal depending on patient circumstances.
• Limb Preservation Chronic wound treatment and limb-preserving care including compression therapy, growth factors, vacuum-assisted closure, and coordination with hyperbaric oxygen therapy to prevent amputation.
• Vascular Surgery Surgical treatments including Angioplasty and Stenting, Aortic Stent Grafting, Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, and Open Vascular Surgery for narrowed or damaged blood vessels.
• Dialysis Access Care Creation, evaluation, and maintenance of dialysis access including Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF), Arteriovenous Graft (AVG), Dialysis Catheter placement, and Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter placement.
• Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) Minimally invasive procedure that restricts blood flow to hemorrhoids by delivering particles through a catheter guided by advanced imaging, causing hemorrhoids to shrink.
• Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) Minimally invasive procedure targeting small arteries supplying blood to the knee joint lining to reduce inflammation and relieve chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis without major surgery.
• Dakota Wound Specialized wound care center at 2504 W 46th Street, Sioux Falls, treating difficult-to-heal wounds including venous ulcers, arterial/ischemic ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and non-healing surgical wounds.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Midwest HyperbaricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDakota Vascular collaborates with Midwest Hyperbarics to support patients whose wounds may be caused or worsened by poor circulation. The teams coordinate care to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment and support throughout their healing journey.
• Avera Medical Group (Multiple Locations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDakota Vascular surgeons provide outreach vascular care at Avera facilities including Milbank, Parkston, Gregory, Marshall, and Mitchell locations. These partnerships expand access to specialized vascular services within the Avera healthcare network.
• UnityPoint HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDakota Vascular has established outreach clinics at UnityPoint locations in Fort Dodge, Iowa and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, bringing vascular specialty care to UnityPoint patients and communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute: Large multi-hospital vascular and cardiovascular program on the East Coast offering comprehensive arterial, venous, and endovascular care. Comparable procedural breadth and multi-site delivery model, though at metropolitan academic-system scale.
• Inova Vascular: Inova Health System's vascular surgery program offering comprehensive arterial and venous care across Northern Virginia. Comparable full-spectrum vascular surgery service line (open and endovascular) embedded within a larger health system, contrasting with Dakota Vascular's independent practice model.
• Cleveland Clinic Vascular Surgery: National reference program for vascular surgery offering complex aortic, peripheral, and venous interventions. Comparable procedural depth and board-certified surgeon talent but operates at academic-medical-center scale with research, training, and broad payer leverage.
• Mayo Clinic Vascular Surgery: Academic medical center vascular surgery division providing the full spectrum of arterial, venous, and endovascular interventions including dialysis access. Overlaps with Dakota Vascular's clinical scope but operates within a far larger integrated delivery system with research and tertiary-care capabilities.
• Jobst Vascular Institute: Regional vascular surgery center of excellence in Toledo, Ohio, offering comprehensive arterial and venous care including dialysis access and wound care. Comparable mix of vascular and wound services at a regional referral center, though embedded in a larger health system.

Direct peers

• Center for Vein Restoration: Largest national network of physician-owned vein and vascular clinics offering diagnosis and treatment of venous disease, varicose veins, and related conditions. Most directly comparable to Dakota Vascular in service mix, physician-clinic delivery model, and patient acquisition through referral plus DTC.
• USA Vein Clinics: Multi-location outpatient clinic chain specializing in the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins using minimally invasive procedures. Comparable outpatient vascular clinic model with similar procedure mix (endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, VenaSeal) and patient demographic.

Regional players

• Iowa Heart Center: Regional cardiovascular and vascular practice serving Iowa with multiple outreach locations across the state. Directly comparable multi-site, physician-driven vascular delivery model and overlapping Midwest patient geography, with growing overlap in the Iowa outreach market Dakota Vascular is entering.
• Sanford Health Vascular Services: Integrated health system's vascular surgery service line covering the Dakotas and Upper Midwest with multiple outreach sites. Comparable geographic reach and full-spectrum vascular offerings including dialysis access; competes for the same referral pool across Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
• Avera Heart & Vascular Care: Regional health-system vascular program serving the Upper Midwest with which Dakota Vascular holds active outreach partnerships. Comparable geographic footprint across South Dakota and surrounding states and overlapping vascular service line, but operates as a system-employed program rather than independent practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DakotaVascular
• Facebookfacebook.com/dakotavascular
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dakota-vascular
• Instagraminstagram.com/dakotavascular

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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