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Office
7200 Cambridge St
Suite B6
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-798-5700Fax+1 713-798-8460
Summary
- Dr. Joseph Mills is a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and Harris Health System. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and German. He is experienced in peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid disease, leg bypass and angioplasty, and diabetic foot.
Education & Training
- U Texas HSCPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2004
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1986 - 1987
- Oregon Health & Science University1986 - 1987
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumChief Residency, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1985
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
- Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1981, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha, Cum Laude
- Georgetown UniversityBS, Biology and German, Cum Laude, 1977
- Georgetown UniversityBS, Double Major Biology-German, Cum Laude, 1977
- Georgetown Preparatory SchoolC, 1973
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2016 - 2026
- OR State Medical License 1986 - 2021
- AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2017
- FL State Medical License 1992 - 1996
- American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor in Vascular Surgery Castle Connolly, 2013-2022
- Top Doctor Vascular Surgery Castle Connolly, 2013-2022
- Best Doctors in America 2001-2014, 2015-2016
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Clinical Trials
- Non-Invasive Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Clinical Trial Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban in Reducing the Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Subjects With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Undergoing Peripheral Revascularization Procedures of the Lower Extremities Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 18
- Critical Limb Ischemia Rapid Delivery by SurgWerks-CLI Kit and VXP System Start of enrollment: 2017 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Letter to the Editor: "Risks and Benefits of the Proposed Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act for Disadvantaged Patients".Margaret Tracci, Anahita Dua, Joseph L Mills,
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsMultilevel thrombotic or embolic burden and its role in sex-related outcomes in acute limb ischemia.Ilse Torres Ruiz, Xin Yee Ooi, Lauren Harry, Cuneyt Koksoy, Zachary S Pallister
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2024-12-01 - Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Assessing Interventions for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration.Aleksandra Staniszewska, Frances Game, Jane Nixon, David Russell, David G Armstrong
Diabetes Care. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- A Heads-Up Display for Diabetic Limb Salvage Surgery: A View Through the Google Looking GlassArmstrong DG, Rankin TM, Giovinco NA, Mills JL, Matsuoka Y, J Diabetes Sci and Technol, 1/18/2014
- The Society for Vascular Surgery Lower Extremity Threatened Limb Classification System: Risk stratification based on Wound, Ischemia and foot Infection (WIfI)Mills JL, Conte MS, Armstrong DG, Pomposelli F, Schanzer A, Sidawy AN, Andros G, J Vasc Surg, 1/1/2014
- Aneurysmal Degeneration of Deep Lower Extremity Vein Conduits Used for Vascular ReconstructionChavez L, Leon LR, Mills JL, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Early Quantitative Evaluation of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Patients with Critical Limb IschemiaBraun JD, Trinidad-Hernandez M, Perry D, Armstrong DG, Mills JL, J Vasc Surg, 1/1/2012
- Open Bypass and Endoluminal Therapy: Complementary Techniques for Revascularization in Diabetic Patients with Critical Limb IschemiaMills JL, 5th International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot. Diabetes/Metabolism, Research and Reviews. Diabetes Metab Res Rev, 1/1/2008
- Comprehensive Foot Examination and Risk AssessmentBoulton AJM, Armstrong DG, Albert SF, Frykberg RG, Hellman R, Kirkman MS, Lavery LA, LeMaster JW, Mills JL, et al., American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care, 1/1/2008
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Lectures
- Vascular Surgical Core CurriculumChicago, Illinois - 1/29/2014
- Clasificacion WIFI: Finalmente hablaremos el mismo idioma!Cartagena, Colombia - 1/26/2014
- Sindrome del talon huerfano. Nuevos Horizontes CardiovascularesCartagena, Colombia - 1/26/2014
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Other
- Tibial Angioplasty from the Top Down: The Antegrade ApproachJL Mills, DFCon
Hollywood, California - 1/21/2014 - Sistema de clasificacion y estratificacion del riesgo de la extremidad amenazada (A New Classification System for the Threatened Lower Limb: SVS WIfI)Mills, JL, Cumbre de las Americas del Pie Diabetico y la Asociacion Latinoamericana de Cirugia Vascular y Angi
Cartagena, Colombia - 1/17/2014 - Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Foot InfectionsBarshes NR, Mills JL, Vascular Surgery Core Curriculum. V SCORE (Surgical Council on Resident Education)
http://www.surgicalcore.org
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Press Mentions
- PAD Procedure Overuse: A Field in Peril or ‘A Few Bad Apples’?July 31st, 2023
- The Society for Vascular Surgery Elects Joseph L. Mills, MD, of Baylor College of Medicine to 2021-2022 Officer LineupJune 22nd, 2021
- Vascular Innovation Spotlight: Limb Saving Toe and Flow Model with Dr. David Armstrong | Part IApril 6th, 2021
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Committees
- Member, Lower Extremity Guidelines Committee, Society for Vascular Surgery 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
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Other Languages
- Spanish, German
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