DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -April 1^st, 2026- Dr. Joseph Ricotta, National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy for Tenet Healthcare, Professor of Surgery and Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program Director at Florida Atlantic University’s School of Medicine, and founder of the Prime Vascular Institute, has reached a significant milestone, completing more than 500 Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedures.

A pioneer in the field, Dr. Ricotta performed the first TCAR procedure in South Florida in 2018 and continues to advance the technique as a safer, minimally invasive option for treating carotid artery disease, a leading cause of stroke. TCAR works by reversing blood flow during the procedure to prevent plaque from traveling to the brain, offering patients a highly effective alternative to traditional surgery.

“Surpassing 500 TCAR procedures reflects not only the growing need for advanced stroke prevention, but also the trust patients place in our team to deliver innovative, life-saving care,” said Dr. Ricotta. “We remain focused on expanding access to this technology and achieving the best possible outcomes for those at risk of carotid artery disease.”

Recognized as an industry leader, Dr. Ricotta was recently selected to train fellow vascular surgeons from Australia on TCAR, underscoring his reputation as a global expert in the procedure. His contributions to vascular surgery have earned him numerous honors, including the TCAR Clinical Operator of Excellence designation from Silk Road Medical, recognition as a National Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, and selected as the top vascular surgeon in Florida and number two in the country by Newsweek.

With more than two decades of experience and over 300 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Ricotta continues to shape the future of vascular care both nationally and internationally.

For more information about TCAR and other vascular treatments offered at Delray Medical Center, please visit www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com or call (561) 495-0400.

About Delray Medical Center

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital, spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including state-of-the art cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and weight-loss surgery.

Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida.  Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.