For Our Referring Physicians

Welcome to Southern Vascular and Foot Rescue^TM! If you’re new to our practice, we’re delighted to have you. If you’re one of our valued referring physicians returning to us, thank you for your continued trust.

At Southern Vascular, our mission is to collaborate with referring physicians to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for patients. By utilizing cutting-edge interventional technology and techniques, we aim to go beyond merely alleviating symptoms to finding lasting solutions that enhance patients’ quality of life.

Our referring doctors rely on us because of our streamlined referral process, consistent communication, and outstanding patient outcomes. We take pride in hearing from patients who report improved well-being, reduced medication needs, and a readiness to be more active. These positive results are a shared success for all of us.

Referring to Southern Vascular and Foot Rescue

We want referring patients to Southern Vascular for vascular care to be easy. We ask for one simplified referral form (which can be printed on this page) as well as supporting demographics, insurance info, and medical history. When completed, fax the information to our PAD patient success team at 662-775-0114.

Then we take it from there. We will follow up with insurance verification and discuss out-of-pocket expenses with the patient upfront so they have no surprises. We will then quickly get them scheduled at their preferred location. Most patients are seen within a week to 10 days.

For Patients Needing Urgent Attention: Got a patient that needs to be seen STAT? Just let us know.

We will prioritize their appointment. If we are currently with a patient and cannot answer the phone, leave a message and we will return your call within the hour.

Available Vascular and Interventional Radiology Services at Southern Vascular

Southern Vascular provides a comprehensive range of pain and vascular services designed to address underlying issues and deliver long-term relief for our patients.

Foot Rescue^TMis a minimally invasive outpatient procedure developed for PAD patients performed by Dr. Thomas Hodgkiss or another specially trained IR at one of our treatment clinics in Memphis, Tennessee, Union City, Tennessee, Olive Branch, Mississippi, or Fulton, Kentucky. We are also starting to treat patients in Batesville, Tennessee, in 2026. Southern Vascular Foot Rescue proactively addresses blockages in the lower legs and feet, helping many patients avoid unnecessary amputations and improve their quality of life.

Most vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists only address blockages in the leg, and that is what makes Foot Rescue different. The IRs at Southern Vascular are uniquely trained for below-the-knee (BTK) and pedal loop revascularization, including the most difficult cases where others may have recommended amputation. Stop cutting and start treating with Foot Rescue. (See pedal loop revascularization example below.)

Interventional Vascular and Minimally-Invasive Radiology Procedures

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) -infrapopliteal, inframalleolar, pedal, plantar
- Foot Rescue (pedal loop foot revascularization)
- Atherectomy, angioplasty, stent & balloon placement
Knee pain
- Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
- Traditional steroids
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Injections for osteoarthritic (OA) pain
- Genicular nerve ablation (GNA)
Kyphoplasty
Dialysis fistula treatment
Permacath dialysis (PD) catheter placement
Thoracentesis/Paracentesis
Port-a-cath placement
Ultrasound-guided biopsies & bone biopsies

Advanced Pain Management

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome– spinal cord stimulatory, dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulator
Degenerative Disc Disease – discography, Via Disc injections & Intracept procedures
Failed back treatments – spinal cord stimulator, Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulator, Intracept procedure
General pain management for chronic pain including back pain, knee pain, neck pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and migraines
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain – SI joint fusion, injections

Dr. Thomas Hodgkiss

Thomas Hodgkiss, MD, is a board-certified interventional radiologist (IR). A native of Tennessee, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his medical degree at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Afterward, he completed a fellowship program in interventional radiology at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Dr. Hodgkiss previously served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He specializes in PAD arterial revascularizations (including the pedal loop), interventional pain management, and interventional oncology.

Continuity of Care

We want to be your partners in your patients’ care. We know as a referring physician, you want to be kept in the loop so we will inform you when:

Your patient is scheduled for an appointment or treatment
Your patient receives a diagnosis or treatment including any medical notes
Your patient misses a scheduled appointment

In addition, our doctors and NPs are available for patient specific conversations when needed. Please reach out to our Clinical Liaison, Matthew Addison for an appointment.

Matthew Addison, Clinical Liaison

Matthew manages our physicians’ relations for all of our Southern Vascular and Foot Rescue locations and will happily visit your practice to answer questions and provide educational materials for referring physicians and their patients.

Matthew comes to Southern Vascular after a distinguished 11-year career in medical device sales. Matthew has strong surgical and non-surgical physician relationships in the West TN and Northern MS territories. These relationships, coupled with Matthew’s extensive knowledge of wounds and soft tissue repair, allow him to educate our physician providers and patient communities regarding PAD and its treatment options, including Southern Vascular’s cutting-edge Foot Rescue^TM procedure.

Southern Vascular
Memphis, TN

Southern Vascular
Union City, TN

Southern Vascular & Foot Rescue Surgery Center Fulton, KY

Southern Vascular
Southaven, MS

Southern Vascular & Foot Rescue Surgery Center, Olive Branch, MS

Southern Vascular
Batesville, MS

For referrals and appointments at any of our 6 regional locations:

For Our Referring Physicians

Referring to Southern Vascular and Foot Rescue