Dr. Anton Dias Perera, Dr. Prateek K. Gupta, and Dr. Michael Corey recognized among the top 7% of physicians nationwide for clinical excellence and peer-nominated distinction in vascular surgery
GERMANTOWN, TN – The Vascular & Vein Institute of the South, the largest group of board-certified vascular surgeons in the Mid-South, is proud to announce that three of its physicians — Dr. Anton Dias Perera, Dr. Prateek K. Gupta, and Dr. Michael Corey — have been named to the Castle Connolly 2026 Top Doctors list. This prestigious designation places all three surgeons among the top 7% of practicing physicians in the United States.
A Nationally Recognized Standard in Physician Excellence
Castle Connolly Top Doctors is one of the most respected physician recognition programs in the country. Unlike consumer-review-based awards, the Castle Connolly designation is driven entirely by peer nominations and a rigorous physician-led research process. Each year, Castle Connolly’s research team evaluates nominees based on professional achievements, clinical expertise, board certifications, and interpersonal excellence. With more than 1.1 million practicing physicians in the United States, only approximately 72,000 earn Top Doctor status — a distinction reserved for those who meet the highest standards of care.
“This recognition reflects the commitment each of these surgeons brings to their patients every day,” said Ryan Deady, Director of Marketing and Access Services at the Vascular & Vein Institute of the South. “Dr. Dias Perera, Dr. Gupta, and Dr. Corey are not only leaders within our practice — they are among the most accomplished vascular surgeons in the region. Their inclusion on the Castle Connolly list reinforces what our patients and referring physicians already know: that The Vascular Institute provides a level of vascular expertise that is unmatched in the Mid-South.”
About the Honored Physicians
Dr. Anton Dias Perera, MD, FACS, RPVI is a co-founder of the Vascular & Vein Institute of the South and a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in complex aortic surgery, peripheral arterial disease, limb preservation, and minimally invasive endovascular procedures. He has built a reputation across the Mid-South for delivering advanced vascular care with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Dias Perera was previously ranked #20 in the nation and #1 in Tennessee for vascular surgery by Newsweek and Statista’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025 list.
Dr. Prateek K. Gupta, MD, FACS, RPVI is a co-founder of the Vascular & Vein Institute of the South and a board-certified vascular surgeon with expertise in open and endovascular surgery, carotid artery disease, dialysis access, and critical limb ischemia. He is recognized for his dedication to amputation prevention and for expanding access to high-quality vascular care across underserved communities in the Mid-South. Dr. Gupta was previously ranked #31 in the nation and #2 in Tennessee by Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025.
Dr. Michael Corey, MD, FACS, RPVI is a board-certified vascular surgeon who completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery research fellowship at Vanderbilt University, followed by a vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He specializes in complex aortic surgery, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, limb preservation, and dialysis access. Dr. Corey has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, Atlanta Magazine, and Georgia Trend Magazine.
What This Means for Patients in the Mid-South
For patients throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, the Castle Connolly recognition offers independent, peer-verified confirmation that The Vascular Institute’s surgical team operates at the highest level of the profession. Vascular conditions — including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and chronic venous insufficiency — require specialized expertise that can directly affect outcomes such as amputation rates, stroke prevention, and long-term mobility. Having three Castle Connolly Top Doctors under one roof means patients across the Mid-South have access to nationally recognized vascular care without leaving the region.
About The Vascular Institute
The Vascular and Vein Institute of the South is the largest group of board-certified vascular surgeons in the Mid-South, with locations across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The practice provides comprehensive vascular and vein care, including treatment for peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, dialysis access, varicose veins, uterine fibroid embolization, and genicular artery embolization for chronic knee pain. Every provider at The Vascular Institute is a board-certified vascular surgeon or specialty nurse practitioner. The practice maintains the lowest amputation rate in the region and serves as the premier center for limb preservation in the Mid-South.
To schedule a consultation or learn more, visit vascularandveininstitute.com or call 901-390-2930.