Dr. Lannery Lauvao
MD, FSVS, FACS
Awarded 2025 America’s Best Doctors and Newsweek 2024 America’s Best Vascular Surgeons
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 karaoke, 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.
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, and amputations.
SPECIALTIES
Medical School:
University of Washington School of Medicine // Seattle, WA
Internship:
Virginia Mason Medical Center // Seattle, WA
Residency:
Wright State University General Surgery Program // Dayton, OH
Fellowship:
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Arizona // Tucson, AZ