Vascular Surgeon located in Newnan, GA & Lagrange, GA
Dr. Owano Pennycooke is a nationally recognized vascular and endovascular surgeon with more than a decade of experience in advanced arterial, venous, and complex vascular disease management. He was named one of America’s Best Vascular Surgeons – 2024 (Newsweek), a distinction awarded to a select group of surgeons demonstrating excellence in outcomes, innovation, and patient care. Dr. Pennycooke brings comprehensive surgical and endovascular expertise to PACECVI, expanding the institute’s ability to deliver fully integrated cardiovascular and vascular care.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Pennycooke specializes in:
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Critical Limb Ischemia
Advanced Limb Salvage and Diabetic Foot Preservation
Endovascular interventions (atherectomy, angioplasty, stenting, IVUS-guided therapy)
Aortic aneurysms (abdominal and thoracic)
Carotid artery disease
Dialysis access creation and complex revisions
Venous disease and thrombotic disorders
His practice spans both minimally invasive endovascular procedures and open surgical reconstruction, allowing patients access to the full spectrum of vascular treatment options under one coordinated program.
Leadership & Program Development
Dr. Pennycooke previously served as Medical Director of a multi-site vascular practice for 10 years, where he led program expansion, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary vascular care models. He has extensive experience developing dialysis access programs and limb preservation pathways that integrate nephrology, podiatry, cardiology, and wound care. At PACECVI, he is focused on building comprehensive vascular services that complement and enhance the practice’s established endovascular excellence.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Medicine – Rutgers / UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School
General Surgery Residency – Cooper University Hospital
Chief Resident, General Surgery
Vascular Surgery Fellowship – University Hospital, Newark)
Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Pennycooke believes vascular medicine is about more than restoring blood flow — it is about preserving mobility, independence, and long-term cardiovascular health. His approach blends surgical precision, advanced technology, and compassionate patient-centered care.
