Dr. Owano PennycookeMD

Cardiology

at Peachstate Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular — Newnan, GA

About

Owano Pennycooke, MD, is a nationally recognized vascular and endovascular surgeon with more than a decade of clinical experience. Newsweek named him one of America's Best Vascular Surgeons in 2024. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers/UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, then completed his general surgery residency at Cooper University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. He went on to complete a vascular surgery fellowship at University Hospital in Newark.

Dr. Pennycooke's clinical expertise spans peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, advanced limb salvage, diabetic foot preservation, and endovascular interventions including atherectomy, angioplasty, stenting, and IVUS-guided therapy. He also manages aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, dialysis access, and venous and thrombotic disorders. He previously served as Medical Director of a multi-site vascular practice for ten years, leading program expansion, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care models. At PACE, he focuses on building comprehensive vascular services that complement the practice's established endovascular capabilities.

Education & Training

Medical School

Rutgers / UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School (MD)

Residency

General Surgery Residency, Cooper University Hospital (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Vascular Surgery Fellowship, University Hospital, Newark

Conditions Treated

peripheral arterial disease
critical limb ischemia
diabetic foot wounds
aortic aneurysms
carotid artery disease
dialysis access disorders
venous disorders
thrombotic disorders

Who is Dr. Pennycooke right for?

Dr. Pennycooke is a strong fit for patients dealing with peripheral arterial disease or critical limb ischemia. Patients with diabetic foot wounds or those at risk of amputation benefit directly from his limb salvage focus. He also treats aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and venous and thrombotic disorders. Patients who need advanced endovascular procedures, including atherectomy and stenting, will find his expertise well-matched to their needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Pennycooke treats peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and venous and thrombotic disorders. He also specializes in diabetic foot preservation and dialysis access management. His scope spans both surgical and minimally invasive endovascular approaches.

Dr. Pennycooke performs atherectomy, angioplasty, stenting, and IVUS-guided therapy. These minimally invasive techniques allow him to restore blood flow without open surgery in many cases. He applies these procedures most often in patients with peripheral arterial disease or critical limb ischemia.

Yes. Newsweek named Dr. Pennycooke one of America's Best Vascular Surgeons in 2024. He brings more than a decade of clinical experience in vascular and endovascular surgery to PACE.

Dr. Pennycooke completed his general surgery residency at Cooper University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a vascular surgery fellowship at University Hospital in Newark. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers/UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School.

Dr. Pennycooke served as Medical Director of a multi-site vascular practice for ten years. In that role, he led program expansion, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary care models. He brings that organizational and clinical leadership directly to his work at PACE.

Yes. Limb salvage and amputation prevention are central to Dr. Pennycooke's clinical work. He treats diabetic foot wounds, critical limb ischemia, and other vascular conditions that can threaten limb viability. His goal is to preserve function and avoid amputation whenever possible.

At PACE, Dr. Pennycooke focuses on building comprehensive vascular services that complement the practice's endovascular capabilities. He treats the full spectrum of vascular disease, from peripheral arteries to the aorta and carotid vessels.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026