W. Clark Beckett, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Fellowship Trained, Board Certified Vascular Surgeon
W. Clark Beckett MD FACS, is a nationally recognized board-certified Vascular Surgeon having trained under world-renowned surgeons Michael DeBakey, MD and E Stanley Crawford, MD.
Dr. Beckett specializes in endovascular and traditional vascular care, such as stroke prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT, endovascular and open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral arterial disease or PAD as well as the treatment of varicose and spider veins. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Dr. Beckett as a “Top Vascular Surgeon” over 10 consecutive years.
Dr. Beckett received his Medical Degree from University of Texas at San Antonio Medical School. After a five-year residency in General Surgery, Dr. Beckett remained at Baylor and was awarded a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. After completing his vascular surgery fellowship, Dr. Beckett served in the Air Force as well as the Reserves. He has held many leadership positions at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, currently serving as Vascular Surgery Section Chief and Director of the Wound Healing Center. Dr. Beckett has also served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery and Physician Liaison.
Dr. Beckett is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society, American College of Phlebology, Peripheral Vascular Society, Florida Vascular Society and the Indian River County Medical Society.
Dr. Beckett was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. He has a compassionate approach to medicine, treating every patient as if he were treating a member of his own family. Dr. Beckett strongly believes in giving back to his community. Since arriving at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Dr. Beckett has been providing vascular surgery to those without the ability to pay through the We Care program. He has been a team captain for United Way as well as supporting numerous organizations throughout our beautiful county.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Michael E. DeBakey Surgical Society
Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society
Society for Vascular Surgery
American College of Phlebology
Florida Vascular Society
Indian River County Medical Association
Society of Vascular Surgeons,
Recognized “Top Vascular Surgeon” by U.S. News & World Report.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:
Indian River Medical Center
Section Chief-Vascular Surgery
IRMC Wound Healing Center
Medical Director
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Board of Surgery—General Surgery
American Board of Surgery—Vascular Surgery
EDUCATION:
Vascular Surgery Fellowship:
Baylor College of Medicine
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery
Houston, Texas
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE:
University of Texas at San Antonio,
San Antonio, Texas
UNDERGRADUATE:
Baylor University
Waco, Texas