Preventable Amputations: How Early Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Care Can Save Limbs – with Dr. Kevin Lie

In this eye-opening episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland speaks with Dr. Kevin Lie, a vascular and interventional radiologist at Georgia Endovascular, about why so many amputations don’t have to happen.Dr. Lie explains how misdiagnosed or untreated peripheral artery disease (PAD) is one of the leading causes of limb loss—especially among veterans, older adults, and people living with diabetes. He shares how minimally invasive endovascular procedures can restore blood flow, reduce pain, and help patients avoid amputation when disease is caught early.The conversation covers:Why PAD is often overlooked or misunderstoodThe warning signs patients and doctors should never ignoreHow outpatient vascular procedures workWhy early referral to specialists mattersThe power of patient advocacy and second opinionsMike and Dr. Lee also discuss the future of prosthetics, limb-saving technology, and how patients can take a more active role in their own care.This is a must-listen episode for anyone living with limb loss, at risk for amputation, or supporting someone with vascular disease.Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest?  Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/