The Authority In Vascular Surgery
Meet The Wilmington Team
Meet Ellis A. Tinsley, Jr., MD, FACS, FSVS
Dr. Tinsley is thankful to be blessed with a phenomenal family, great mentors, and outstanding training. He’s surrounded himself with an exceptional health care team as well, with whom he shares the dedication and energy to provide the highest level of patient care possible.
Guided by years of experience, Dr. Ellis A. Tinsley, Jr., MD, FACS, FSVS, has built Tinsley Surgical into the Wilmington area’s premier vein, vascular, and general surgery practice. He and his team are committed to providing quality treatment and effective solutions, always keeping the needs of each individual patient in mind.
David H. Deaton, MD, FSVS
A native of Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. David H. Deaton is a nationally recognized vascular surgeon, educator, and medical device innovator. With decades of experience in both open and endovascular therapies, Dr. Deaton brings world-class surgical expertise and compassionate care to the patients of southeastern North Carolina.
He earned his medical degree from Duke University and completed surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA. Throughout his career, Dr. Deaton has held academic leadership positions at East Carolina University and Georgetown University and served as a staff surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a named inventor on 15 medical device patents and has spoken at more than 190 conferences worldwide.
Dr. Deaton is proud to be part of the Tinsley Surgical team, where he continues to deliver advanced, patient-centered vascular care.
Samuel J. Groot, MD, RPVI
Dr. Samuel J. Groot is a board-certified vascular surgeon dedicated to delivering exceptional care in the diagnosis and treatment of carotid, aortic, arterial, and venous conditions. Known for his precision and patient-focused approach, Dr. Groot combines advanced surgical skill with genuine compassion to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Prisma Health Upstate South Carolina, followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute. Dr. Groot’s expertise includes carotid disease (endarterectomy and TCAR), aortic and peripheral artery disease, and venous disease, using both open and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Groot is proud to join Tinsley Surgical, where he continues his commitment to providing the same quality of care he would want for his own family — compassionate, advanced, and personalized vascular care for every patient.
Office:
1717 Shipyard Boulevard Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28403
Call (910) 769-2583
Email: [email protected]