Meet Dr. David Mantilla, MD
Dr. David Mantilla is a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex arterial and venous disease using open, endovascular, and hybrid techniques. Originally from South Florida, Dr. Mantilla and his family fell in love with Kansas City during his surgical training and have made it their home ever since.
Dr. Mantilla earned his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University before completing his Doctor of Medicine at the Trinity School of Medicine. He then went on to complete General Surgery training at Menorah Medical Center and advanced fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at the Jobst Vascular Institute.
His clinical practice focuses on the holistic assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of vascular conditions, including peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, aortic aneurysms, and venous insufficiency. His research interests include technical and device innovation in vascular and endovascular therapy.
Having personally experienced both sides of the patient care journey, Dr. Mantilla is deeply committed to patient autonomy and transparency. He believes that the patient is the most important member of the care team and values open, honest communication to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Mantilla approaches every case with thorough preparation, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Aortoiliac occlusive disease
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Carotid disease
- Stroke
- Mesenteric arterial disease
- Visceral aneurysms
- Pulmonary embolism
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Venous reflux disease
- Nutcracker syndrome
- Pelvic congestion syndrome
- Superior vena cava syndrome
- Varicose and spider veins
- Lymphedema
- Complex wounds
- Chronic knee pain
Procedures Performed
- Open abdominal aortic repair
- Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
- Peripheral arterial bypass
- Endovascular peripheral arterial therapy
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
- Mesenteric artery bypass
- Endovascular mesenteric therapy
- Visceral arterial embolization
- Pulmonary mechanical thrombectomy
- Ileofemoral thrombectomy and stenting
- Lower extremity venous ablation
- Renal vein transposition
- Pelvic venous embolization
- Superior vena cava stenting
- IVC filter placement
- Microphlebectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Genicular arterial embolization
- Anterior lumbar exposure
Specific Clinical Interests
- Peripheral vascular disease, venous disease, and aortopathies
Education
- Harvard University – Bachelor of Arts
- Trinity School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
- Menorah Medical Center – General Surgery
- The Jobst Vascular Institute – Vascular Surgery
Licensure
- Kansas Board of Healing Arts
- Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- State Medical Board of Ohio
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery – General Surgery
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Professional Memberships
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- Society for Clinical and Vascular Surgery
- Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society
- American College of Surgeons
Languages Spoken
- English and Spanish
