Charles James Bailey, MD, RPVI was born and raised in Wayne, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He earned a Bachelors of Science undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and received his medical education at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. His general surgery internship and residency training was performed at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following general surgery training, Dr. Bailey completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of South Florida here in Tampa. Throughout his training he has had the privilege of working with pioneers and leaders in vascular surgery, gaining extensive experience in both traditional-open vascular surgery and the latest less-invasive endovascular therapies. Dr. Bailey is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in General and Vascular Surgery. Additionally, he is certified by the American Registry for Medical Diagnostic Sonography as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI); RPVI credentialing allows him to interpret ultrasound studies of vascular diseases performed in his in-office vascular lab, providing immediate results to his patients of this fundamental vascular study. Communication and compassion with patient and their families is central to Dr. Bailey's vascular practice.