Francis Caputo, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Adult Dialysis Access
- Amputation
- Aneurysm Surgery - Traditional Open Surgery
- Angiogenesis
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Mesenteric Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Renal Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting of PAD
- Angioplasty/Stenting of Subclavian Artery
- Angioplasty/Stenting of Vertebral Artery
- Aorta Graft
- Aorta Surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair and Endovascular Repair
- Aortofemoral Bypass Grafting
- Atherectomy
- Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease
- Atherectomy for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Atherosclerosis Surgery
- Balloon Angioplasty for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Bypass Surgery
- Bypass Surgery for Atherosclerosis
- Bypass Surgery for PAD
- Bypass Surgery for PVD
- Bypass Surgery for Venous Disease
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid-Subclavian Bypass
- Clinical Trials
- Complex Aorta Surgery
- Diagnostic Angiography
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations
- Embolization of Carotid Body Tumors
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Abdominal
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Thoracic
- Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Endovascular Repair of Carotid Artery Disease
- Endovascular Repair of Lower Extremity Ischemia
- Endovascular Repair of Renal and Mesenteric Disease
- Endovascular Repair of Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Endovascular Surgery
- Endovascular Treatment of Lower Extremity Artery Disease
- Endovenous Laser Therapy
- Endovenous Surgery for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Thermal Ablation
- First Rib Resection
- In Situ Revascularization
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
- Inferior Vena Cava Filters
- Laser Atherectomy for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Medical Management of PAD
- Mesenteric Stents
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Noninvasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Pediatric Dialysis Access
- Pediatric Vascular Procedures
- Percutaneous Interventions for Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Surgery
- Renal Stents
- Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
- Repair of Aortic Dissections
- Repair of Venous Aneurysms
- Resection of Carotid Body Tumors
- Resection of Congenital Vascular Lesions
- Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filters
- Sclerotherapy
- Screening and Testing
- Stents
- Stents for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS)
- Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Surgical Bypass for Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
- Thrombolytic Therapy
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Arterial Disease
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Venous Disease
- Vascular Surgery Department
- Vascular Surgery Services
- Vascular Tests
- Vein Ablation
- Vein Ligation and Stripping
- Vena Cava Filters
- Venous Angioplasty
- Venous Stents
- Venous Valve Transplant
- Vertebral Artery Surgery
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Visceral Ischemic Endarterectomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Occlusion (Blockage)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Atherosclerosis (Vascular)
- Axillary Artery Aneurysm
- Blood Clots
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Body Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease
- Congenital Vascular Lesions
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Edema
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms
- Femoral Artery Aneurysm
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
- Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Iliac Artery Occlusion (blockage)
- Infected Grafts
- Intermittent Claudication
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS)
- Leg Circulation Problems
- Lower Extremity Ulcers
- Marfan Syndrome
- May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS)
- Mesenteric Arteries Occlusive Disease
- Pediatric Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)
- Pressure Ulcers
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Disease
- Rest Pain
- Splenic Artery Aneurysm
- Stroke
- Subclavian Artery Aneurysm
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Ulnar Artery Aneurysm
- Vasculitis
- Venous Disorders
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Leg Ulcers
- Venous Stasis Leg Ulcers
- Venous Thrombosis
- Vertebral Artery Disease
- Visceral Artery Aneurysms
- Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Francis Caputo, MD
Francis J. Caputo, MD, is the Vascular Surgery Director of the Aorta Center, Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Training Programs and staff vascular surgeon in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Special Interests: Complex open and endovascular repair of thoracic, thoracoabdominal and abdominal aortic aneurysms, management of thoracic dissection, endovascular and open repair of failed endografts, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, connective tissue disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome
Number of Patients Treated: Dr. Caputo performs approximately 300 vascular (blood vessel) procedures a year.
Education and Training: Dr. Caputo earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, NJ, where he also served his surgical residency and two years as a National Institutes of Health research fellow. He completed his fellowship in vascular surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. where he served as administrative fellow. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2018.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Caputo has authored or co-authored nearly three dozen papers in leading medical and surgical journals and has contributed chapters to four medical textbooks. He also has presented papers and posters at international and national medical meetings, including the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery annual meetings.
He is the national PI of two trials investigating endovascular repair of complex aneurysms as well as non-radiation based imaging for aortic repair. His research interests included clinical outcomes in vascular surgery particularly the role of regionalized care.
About Dr. Caputo: “I enjoy my specialty because it allows me to develop true, long-lasting relationships with my patients. I am able to help them navigate their disease process and offer them multiple treatment options from medical management to surgical treatment.
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Caputo enjoys spending time with his family, flyfishing, cycling and watching his children participate in sports and showing their dogs.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Washington University
Vascular Surgery
St. Louis,
MO USA
2012
Residency - UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
General Surgery
Newark,
NJ USA
2010
Medical Education - Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Newark,
NJ USA
2003
Certifications
- Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Specialty Interests
Complex aortic aneurysms and occlusive disease, thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, connective tissue disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome
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As of 8/18/2023, Dr. Caputo has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Caputo receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- InspireMD, Inc.
- W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc
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210 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
Dr. Caputo, his Fellow/understudy doctor and the nurse were all very informative, polite and caring. They provided nfornation to ease my concerns & their path forward of treatment is solid.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
I love and respect Cleveland Clinic. My doctor explained what I needed done before I have surgery so I would be safe as far as my strength and condition.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
I went to Cleveland Clinic for my first visit with my doctor who explained what is needed done before my surgery. The staff that took care of me that day was very kind and sufficient.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
I think Dr Caputo is one of the finest surgeons in the world. Yes I said in the "world." his staff is great. I spent 5 days ago n ICU. The staff checked on me regularly.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
Dr. Caputo and staff were very helpful and informative
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
A plus. Doctor and staff
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
Loved Dr. Caputo and his staff
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
Awesome doctor
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Dr. Caputo's the best!!!
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Dr Caputo is the best
Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Excellent communications First doctor to explain the real problem
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
DR. CAPUTO IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A SURGEON WHO KNOWS HIS STUFF AND CONVEYS CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO A PATIENT!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Caputo is an exceptional doctor. He and his team are very thorough. They listen to your concerns, questions, and you never feel rushed. Highly recommend him for his specialty, in fact I will require an additional surgery and he will be performing it.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
Like I said previously, Dr. Caputo without a doubt, nothing short of wonderful!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
I drove 4 hrs to get there and all aspects of my visit went very well. Everyone was very friendly and helpful from the time I came in the front door until I went back out. Dr. Caputo and Dr. Butler were very professional and at the same time very friendly.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023
Dr. Caputo and Jane are simply the best. Top notch care and they don't miss a beat. On top of that they genuinely care about you. And it is real, great care.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023
Care providers performing testing were all rated at 4
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023
Dr Caputo was amazing!! We are at ease with our plan of care after meeting with him
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
Everything was explained clearly & in detail without a lot of doctor speak.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
Saw 2 doctors during the visit.very thorough
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Excellent care provided by physicians, students nurses and staff at the vascular department. Would not have anyone else treat my issues
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
Cleveland Clinic is the greatest. I would recommend it to everyone I know. I want to thank everyone for being kind, very professional in my care & recovery. Thank you to *Dr. Caputo & his team for saving my life, and giving me the best of care & being very informative with me about what they did & daily talking to me as a person making me feel very comfortable & encouraged to recover.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Caputo explained the medical issue and the required surgery in detail. He was thorough, caring and kind. I would recommend him to any one who has a vascular issue. Cleveland Clinic is lucky to have him on staff.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Maybe the best Dr. Visit I've ever had, and I mean that.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Dr. Caputo seemed very concerned about my care