Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center Celebrates Opening in Lowell, MA

Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center proudly hosted an opening celebration to mark the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in Lowell, MA. A collaboration between Tufts Medicine, Mangrove Management Partners, The Vascular Care Group, and Commonwealth Radiology Associates, the center aims to bring high-quality, comprehensive vascular care closer to home for residents of Lowell and the Merrimack Valley communities.

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Leaders from Tufts Medicine, Commonwealth Radiology Associates, The Vascular Care Group, and Mangrove Management Partners, joined by local elected officials, came together to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center in Lowell, MA. (Photo: Business Wire)

Leadership from all four organizations were present to mark this milestone. Additionally, local elected officials, community members, and staff joined the celebration to recognize this significant addition to the region’s healthcare landscape. The center, which officially opened its doors in November 2024, has already begun serving patients and making a positive impact.

One patient shared, “I was very impressed with the office. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The young lady that did my ultrasounds was just wonderful. My doctor was extremely kind and very thorough…A great experience.”—a testament to the compassionate and personalized care provided by the center’s skilled team.

“We are thrilled to bring advanced vascular care to the local Lowell and Merrimack Valley communities,” said Amy Hoey, RN, President of Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital. “This collaboration represents our shared commitment to improving access to specialized care and enhancing the overall health of the region.”

The Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including diagnostic testing, minimally invasive vascular interventions, embolization therapies, vein treatments, and other specialized medical treatments. By providing these services in a convenient, outpatient setting, the center enhances patient outcomes and experience.

We are also pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist Nathan Riddell, MD of Merrimack Valley Cardiology Associates to the care team at Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center. He will be joining Brad S. Oriel, MD, RPVI from The Vascular Care Group as well as interventional radiologists Allan I. Hoffman, MD and Gregg Franco, MD, both from Commonwealth Radiology Associates and Paul Burke, MD of Vascular Associates of the Merrimack Valley.

Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center is located at 1115 Westford Street in Lowell. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.TheVascularCareGroup.com or call (351)-221-7080.

About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is an innovative health system that brings together the best of academic and community medicine to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care. Tufts Medicine is comprised of Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University and Tufts University School of Medicine, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home, and an integrated network of 2,300 physicians in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. We treat the most complex conditions, keep our communities healthy and bring research breakthroughs to life. www.tuftsmedicine.org.

About Mangrove Management Partners

Mangrove Management Partners is a healthcare practice management and technology platform company focused on changing the paradigm of the delivery of care with a specialized focus on the treatment of vascular disease. We form long-term affiliations with vascular providers through a unique model that aligns interests with physicians, management, and the hospitals we serve—in order to optimize the delivery of care and to deliver value: better clinical outcomes at a lower cost. Mangrove is relentlessly focused on safety, compliance, innovation, and best practices across the spectrum of clinical care and business management, and our affiliated physicians are committed to serving the communities in which they live and work. To learn more, visit www.mangrovemp.com.

About Commonwealth Radiology Associates

Commonwealth Radiology Associates (CRA) is the largest private practice radiology group in Massachusetts, providing imaging expertise in the northern suburbs of Boston. Our 50 board-certified radiologists practice the full scope of diagnostic and interventional radiology with an emphasis on patient care, quality, and community outreach and wellbeing. CRA physicians have trained at the most prestigious academic medical centers in the country and provide current, state of the art imaging-based services in the communities where we work and live. We practice a multi-disciplinary approach, working collaboratively with primary care doctors and specialist providers to enhance comprehensive care and achieve the best outcomes for our patients. For more information visit www.commonwealthradiologyassociates.com.

About The Vascular Care Group

The Vascular Care Group is the largest independent vascular surgery practice in the US, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vascular conditions. Led by a team of highly skilled vascular surgeons practicing in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut, The Vascular Care Group provides expertise in the full spectrum of vascular diseases, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), venous insufficiency, aneurysms, and vascular malformations, and is dedicated to employing minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, aiming to reduce recovery times and improve patient outcomes. Their commitment to advancing vascular medicine through research and education underscores their dedication to improving outcomes and advancing the field. For more information, visit www.thevascularcaregroup.com.

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