Dr. Joel Gotvald, MD,

Chosen as one of Austin's top three doctors in Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Joel Gotvald, MD

Dr. Joel Gotvald is a double board certified vascular surgeon and general surgeon at Austin Vascular Surgeons. He has performed surgery for more than 20 years. He completed fellowship training in vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, and vein treatments at Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery. He treats artery and vein disease with minimally invasive care and open surgery. Spanish speaking care is available.

(512) 339-9102

2217 Park Bend Dr, Austin, TX, 78758

Awards & Certifications:

  • Double Board Certified, American Board of Surgery: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery
  • Diplomate, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM)
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery (FSVS)
  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Castle Connolly Top Vascular Surgeon in Texas, 2013 to 2024

Education & Training:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham (graduated Summa Cum Laude, 1992)
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • General Surgery training, University of Texas Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital, Houston (now Houston Methodist)
  • Surgical clerkships in Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship, Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas

Why did we choose Dr. Joel Gotvald, MD, as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Joel Gotvald as a top vascular surgeon in Austin because of his double board certification, his broad training, and his military service. He earned his B.S. in biochemistry summa cum laude at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his M.D. at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Gotvald completed vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship training at Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas. He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery, a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery. He is also a retired Major in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps.

What sets Dr. Gotvald apart is his full range of treatment options. He is the medical director of Austin Vascular Surgeons and has more than 20 years of experience. He treats diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. He offers stents and laser therapy, plus traditional surgery when needed. He speaks both English and Spanish. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Joel Gotvald among the top three vascular surgeons in Austin.

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