If you have been advised to see a vascular doctor, you may be wondering why.
A vascular doctor is a physician who specializes in providing comprehensive and effective care for all forms of vascular diseases and conditions of the circulatory system.
Vascular doctors treat all blood vessels (outside of the heart itself) such as veins (which carry blood back to the heart), arteries (which carry blood away from the heart to the body), capillaries, as well as the lymphatic system. Some vascular specialists are also cardiologists. Vascular doctors use both non-invasive and more invasive treatments such as surgery to treat a wide range of vascular conditions.
Vascular Medicine and Vascular Surgeons
At Intercostal Medical Group, we understand the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach. Our on-site services include a state-of-the-art surgical care center, imaging and laboratory services, clinical research and a wide range of specialties, including vascular medicine, a subspecialty of cardiology.
Vascular medicine includes many minimally invasive, or non-invasive forms of testing like vascular ultrasound, including non-invasive flow studies, abdominal aortic ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, venous and arterial ultrasound, and others. These sophisticated tests can help determine the underlying nature of vascular conditions.
Dr. Issam Soussou is a highly respected vascular and general surgeon, who has been in practice for decades. In addition to being board certified, Dr. Soussou is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Soussou offers advanced treatment for a wide range of vascular conditions and disorders, such as:
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Chronic limb ischemia
- Inflammatory disease of the blood vessels
- Lymphedema
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Strokes and carotid artery disease
- Swelling and leg pain caused by lymphedema
- Kidney failure and Renal artery disease
- Pulmonary embolisms and blood clots
- Diabetic ulcers and venous leg wounds
- Aortic aneurysms
- CVA’s (strokes) and carotid artery disease
- Varicose and spider veins
- Complex vascular problems where prior treatment attempts have failed
An expert in all forms of vascular medicine, Dr. Soussou has extensive experience and additional training in less invasive surgical methods like endovascular procedures. He frequently performs complex vascular treatments such as:
- Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Stroke prevention carotid surger
- Varicose vein ultrasound therapy
- Lower extremity arterial bypass
- Arterial stenting and angioplasty
If you, or a loved one needs to see a vascular doctor with the superior skills and knowledge to handle all of your vascular conditions, please call your Intercoastal Medical Group primary care physician today. For an appointment contact information located here or request one online. Intercoastal Medical Group: dedicated to your wellbeing.
