What is a Vascular Surgeon?

The circulatory system is made up of veins, blood vessels, and arteries that carry oxygenated blood through the body and to the heart. A vascular surgeon is a specialist that is trained in diagnosing and treating vascular disorders.

When blood flow is impeded or blocked due to damage or disease, the condition can range from minor to debilitating. Vascular surgeons are experts in diagnostics and also custom-navigated and implementing a treatment plan specific to each patient.

Many vascular issues can be treated with medication, diet or exercise. This is typically the first line of treatment for those with mild to moderate disorders.

Vascular surgeons are trained to perform minimally invasive procedures, endovascular treatment, to open, complex surgeries. Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition and overall health determines what course of action a vascular surgeon recommends.

Vascular disorders risk factors
• Smoker
• Diabetic
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Age
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Poor dietary habits
• Genetics
• Venous insufficiency (blood pooling in extremities)

If you have any pain, shortness of breath, lethargy, or skin discoloration, you should seek prompt medical attention. Your primary care doctor can refer you to a vascular surgeon, or you can request a certain practice or physician of your choice. If you are experiencing any distress or life-threatening issues, you should call 911 immediately.

Common types of vascular conditions
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
• Arm Artery Disease
• Atherosclerosis
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Connective Tissue Disorder (CTD)
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Fibromuscular Disease
• Giant Cell Arteritis
• Hyperlipidemia
• Lymphedema
• Mesenteric Ischemia
• Peripheral Aneurysm
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Portal Hypertension
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Renovascular Conditions
• Stroke
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Varicose Veins
• Vascular Infections
• Vascular Trauma
• Vasculitis
• Visceral Artery Aneurysm

If you or a loved one has any of the venous symptoms or risk factors discussed above, you must seek medical attention immediately. Making an appointment with a vascular surgeon specializing in venous disease is critical.

Vascular & Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons
The Vascular and Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons is one of the first and most respected vein clinics in Southwest Florida. Their surgeons, Dr. Abraham Sadighi, Dr. Michael Novotney, Dr. Johan Escribano, and Dr. Matthew Sanders have performed thousands of vascular and vein surgeries over the past 28 years.

They focus on diseases of the vascular system that can range from harmless but unattractive spider veins to dangerous conditions such as peripheral artery disease. Their caring and dedicated team will help you identify problems and offer the best treatment options for you.

The Vascular and Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons offer a fully equipped vascular lab and state-of-the-art Angio suite to provide a higher level of service and care for their patients. You’ll find comfort in knowing that they have a long-standing reputation for positive surgical outcomes that allow you to get back to healthy living.

Call Vascular & Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons today at (239) 344-7061.

877-LEG-PAIN
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