Surgical Suite

Kristen Lee, DO joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2025 and is a board-certified vascular surgeon whose lifelong passion for surgery began in childhood, inspired by the artistry and precision of the field. She was drawn to vascular surgery for its blend of technical skill, innovation, and direct impact on patients’ lives. Dr. Lee first connected with The Cardiovascular Care Group during her undergraduate years, where she participated in research and mentorship opportunities under Dr. Clifford Sales, solidifying her desire to specialize in vascular surgery.

Dr. Lee’s clinical interests include endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, limb salvage, hemodialysis access, and carotid disease. She is dedicated to using advanced minimally invasive techniques to improve outcomes and enhance patients’ quality of life.

John Anagnostakos, MD, joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2025 and is a board-certified vascular surgeon with a background in bioengineering and a passion for applying complex scientific principles to patient care.

Dr. Anagnostakos’ clinical interests span all aspects of vascular surgery, with particular interest in the management of carotid artery disease. His extensive research experience has focused on vascular disease and cognitive function, and his work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.

Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish, Dr. Anagnostakos is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive vascular care to every patient he serves.

Jonathan Lee, MD, joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2023 after successfully completing his residency in Vascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, where he was also Chief Resident. His clinical areas of expertise are abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, renal artery disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, and venous disease. He also has experience in open, endovascular and hybrid approaches.

During his training, Dr. Lee was a recipient of numerous scholarships and fellowships in the vascular field. He has also published and appeared in over 15 articles and presentations on topics ranging from Endovascular Management to the Effect of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Vascular Surgery Admissions at a Major Academic Center in New York City.

Kunal Vani, DO, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021, after successfully completing his fellowship in vascular surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and residency in general surgery at Rowan University. He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. His clinical expertise includes management of aortic and visceral artery pathology, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, renal/mesenteric disease, and dialysis access. He is highly trained in both endovascular intervention and open vascular surgery techniques.

Neil H. Poulsen, MD joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021, after successfully completing his vascular surgery fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center and general surgery residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. His clinical interests include thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, dialysis access and deep venous disease. He is highly trained in both endovascular intervention and open vascular surgery techniques.

Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2017, after successfully completing his residency in Vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York. He is board certified in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, mesenteric and renal artery disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, as well as disorders of the venous system. He has published and presented on many of these areas of interest.