MD, FSVS, FACS

Dr. Lannery Lauvao

Dr. Lannery S. Lauvao was born and raised in American Samoa before moving to the mainland to pursue a higher education and to follow in his father’s footsteps as a physician. He is board certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery while also being fluent in both English and his native language, Samoan. In his free time, Dr. Lauvao enjoys grilling and spending time with his family. He has been practicing in the Phoenix valley for over 10 years and remains on staff at multiple hospitals and medical centers including Banner Health, Honor Health, and Abrazo Health.

CARE PHILOSOPHY

“In order to comprehensively evaluate, educate, and empower patients with vascular disease, I firmly believe that communication with compassion is essential. From this, a relationship of trust and respect will emerge, encourage, and carry on.”

Medical School: 

University of Washington School of Medicine // Seattle, WA

Internship: 

Virginia Mason Medical Center // Seattle, WA

EDUCATION

Residency: 

Wright State University General Surgery Program // Dayton, OH

Fellowship: 

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Arizona // Tucson, AZ

SPECIALTIES

Dr. Lauvao specializes in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, including carotid disease, aneurysmal disease, and vascular trauma.

DISEASES INCLUDE:

  • Carotid disease

  • Peripheral arterial disease

  • Aneurysms

  • Dissection

  • Dialysis access/management

  • Limb salvage

  • Limb preservation operations

  • Wound care

  • Amputations

Awards & Press Mentions

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Newsweek 2025: America’s Leading Doctors — Vascular Surgery

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Newsweek 2024: America’s Best Vascular Surgeons

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2013, 2015

Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor

Physician of Excellence Banner Thunderbird Medical Center


2013


Most Compassionate Doctor Vitals Patients Choice Award

2012