FAQ

Think of a vascular surgeon as a “specialist for the body’s plumbing.” We treat every blood vessel in your body (arteries and veins) except for those in your heart and brain. We help manage blood flow to ensure your organs and limbs stay healthy.

Not at all. In fact, most of our patients are managed with medication, exercise, or lifestyle changes. We only recommend surgery if these “conservative” treatments aren’t enough to keep you safe or improve your quality of life.

You should talk to your doctor about a referral if you experience:

• • Pain in your legs while walking that stops when you rest.

  • Non-healing sores or wounds on your feet or toes.

  • Visible, bulging, or painful varicose veins.

  •  Sudden swelling in one leg.

  • Numbness or coldness in a limb.

Common Conditions

PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to your legs. It’s like a clogged pipe; when your leg muscles don’t get enough oxygen-rich blood, they hurt. It is a very treatable condition, often starting with simple walking programs.

While many people dislike how they look, varicose veins can sometimes cause “heavy” legs, aching, or even skin ulcers. We offer many minimally invasive treatments (like lasers or medical glue) that require zero downtime and help you feel much better.

An aneurysm is a “bulge” in a blood vessel wall, similar to a weak spot on a garden hose. Most are found during routine scans for other issues. We monitor small ones closely and fix larger ones using modern, stent-based techniques that don’t always require a large incision.

• Open Surgery: The traditional way, involving an incision to directly repair the vessel.
• Endovascular: A modern, “minimally invasive” way where we enter through a tiny puncture (usually in the groin) and use long, thin tubes and wires to fix the vessel from the inside.

• • This depends on the procedure. Many of our vein treatments allow you to walk out and return to work the same day. For more complex arterial repairs, you might stay in the hospital for a day or two, with a full recovery taking a few weeks.