# Apex Endovascular > Apex Endovascular is Northern Colorado’s first and only outpatient facility dedicated to minimally invasive image-guided therapies. Board-certified vascular specialist Shawn Ahmed, MD, PhD, offers comprehensive vascular interventional care, wound care, and vascular health support in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Ahmed completed his undergraduate studies at Colorado Mesa University, and earned a doctorate in bio-organic chemistry and a medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine. He underwent advanced fellowship training in vascular interventional radiology through the Harvard School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital. Apex Endovascular provides care using progressive techniques to treat conditions such as peripheral artery disease, knee pain, pelvic pain, deep vein thrombosis, and spinal compression fractures. The practice works closely with wound care centers to perform minimally invasive procedures that restore blood flow, facilitate healing, and prevent amputation in patients with chronic leg wounds. Apex Endovascular focuses on increasing patient access to leading-edge interventional vascular treatments, offering safe, convenient, and affordable care without requiring hospitalization or lengthy recovery. Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. ## Key Pages - [About](https://www.apexendovascular.com/about) - [Welcome](https://www.apexendovascular.com/apex-welcome) - [Patients](https://www.apexendovascular.com/patients) - [Referring Providers](https://www.apexendovascular.com/providers) - [Additional Testimonials](https://www.apexendovascular.com/additional-testimonials) ## Booking & Contact - [Contact Us](https://www.apexendovascular.com/contact-us) - [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.apexendovascular.com/schedule) - [Email Apex Endovascular](mailto:admin@apexendovascular.com) ## Providers - [Dr. Shawn Ahmed](https://www.apexendovascular.com/shawn-ahmed-md-ph-d): Board Certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist ## Services - [Peripheral Artery Disease](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/peripheral-artery-disease) - [Varicose Veins](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/varicose-veins) - [Deep Vein Thrombosis](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/deep-vein-thrombosis) - [Knee Pain](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/knee-pain) - [Spine Fracture](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/spine-fracture) - [Uterine Fibroid Embolization](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/uterine-fibroid-embolization) - [Varicocele Embolization](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/varicocele-embolization) - [Leg Wounds](https://www.apexendovascular.com/service/leg-wounds) - [Dialysis Access](https://www.apexendovascular.com/dialysis-access) - [Women's Health](https://www.apexendovascular.com/womens-health) - [Men’s Health](https://www.apexendovascular.com/mens-health) - [Vein Disease](https://www.apexendovascular.com/vein-disease) - [Leg Pain & Leg Wounds](https://www.apexendovascular.com/leg-pain-leg-wounds) - [Back Pain & Spine Fractures](https://www.apexendovascular.com/back-pain-spine-fractures) ## Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://www.apexendovascular.com/your-privacy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.apexendovascular.com/our-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.apexendovascular.com/accessibility-statement) ## Patient Resources - [Why Do 80% of Women Develop Uterine Fibroids?](https://reprohealth.ucla.edu/2025/03/03/why-do-80-of-women-develop-uterine-fibroids-and-what-can-be-done-to-prevent-or-treat-them/) - [Uterine Fibroids Symptoms and Causes](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/symptoms-causes/syc-20354288) - [Uterine Fibroids and Estrogen](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11445194/) - [Uterine Fibroid Embolization](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519016/) - [UFE Post-Procedure Recovery](https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/u/uterine-fibroid-embolization/what-to-expect/post-procedure.html) ## Blog - [Blog Archive](https://www.coresolutions.health/blog-archive): Access to all blog posts. - [Is Genicular Artery Embolization the Answer to Your Chronic Knee Pain?](https://www.coresolutions.health/blog/is-genicular-artery-embolization-the-answer-to-your-chronic-knee-pain): Blog post on GAE for knee pain. - [Steps to Take if Your Fibroid Keeps Growing](https://www.coresolutions.health/blog/steps-to-take-if-your-fibroid-keeps-growing): Blog post on managing growing uterine fibroids. - [What Is Varicocele Embolization? A Minimally Invasive Option for Men’s Health](https://www.coresolutions.health/blog/what-is-varicocele-embolization-a-minimally-invasive-option-for-mens-health): Blog post on varicocele treatment. - [Blog Archive](https://www.stevenseye.com/blog-archive) - [Blog Archive](https://www.elihendelmd.com/blog-archive): Access all blog posts - [Treating Varicoceles with Embolization](https://www.elihendelmd.com/treating-varicoceles-with-embolization): Learn about treating varicoceles with embolization * [Blog Archive](https://www.apexendovascular.com/blog-archive) - [Tired of Living with Fibroids? Why More Women Are Choosing UFE Over Surgery](https://www.apexendovascular.com/blog/tired-of-living-with-fibroids-why-more-women-are-choosing-ufe-over-surgery)