Rori Mankins, MD joined The Iowa Clinic’s Vascular Surgery department in 2021. She chose The Iowa Clinic because of the unique mix of private practice surgery with all the benefits of being involved in a training program. While in her general surgery residency, Dr. Mankins worked alongside some excellent vascular surgeons. It was this and the variety of surgical and endovascular procedures that attracted her to the specialty. The most rewarding part of her job is helping to improve a patient’s life through a variety of surgical approaches.