"Michigan Vascular Clinics Face Closure Amid Investigation"

Dr. Jihad Mustapha, known as the "leg saver," is closing his vascular clinics in Michigan after scrutiny over potentially unnecessary and harmful procedures, including atherectomies that sometimes led to amputations. The clinics' closure comes after a Times investigation revealed the increased use of these procedures, which have enriched doctors and device companies. Dr. Mustapha and his partner, Dr. Fadi Saab, are relocating to practices in Florida and Michigan, respectively. State health authorities found that dozens of unnecessary procedures were performed, and an insurance company reported 45 patients losing limbs after treatment at the clinics. Dr. Mustapha has faced legal challenges and struggles with insurers following the scrutiny.