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FREE Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Screening
If you are age 50 or older, your risk of P.A.D. increases if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a personal/family history of vascular disease, heart attacks or strokes. You should join Georgetown University Hospital’s vascular disease experts at a free P.A.D. screening.

Thursday, September 16, 2010
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SCREENING IS FREE, but registration is required.
 

Welcome to the Division of Vascular Surgery. Here you will find the latest up-to-date information about the Division of Vascular Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. The staff of the Division of Vascular Surgery is a group of nationally and internationally recognized experts with a broad range of interests and experience in all forms of vascular problems, both surgical and non-surgical. We are an academic Vascular Surgical Practice whose mission is to provide superior care and the latest, most advanced techniques in the treatment of Vascular Diseases.

Community Health Information Series: Ask A Doc

Dr. Johnson

Dr James Laredo
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

Cause and Treatment for Varicose and Spider Veins
What are varicose veins and spider veins?
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What causes varicose veins?
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What is venous insufficiency and how can that be serious?
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What's the best way to treat spider veins?
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As a patient, what can I expect during my visit?
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Why should I come to Georgetown University Hospital for my minor or major vein problems?
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As a patient, you have the convenience of having specialists from several disciplines all in one location. Whether it is inpatient or outpatient services, advanced preventative care or participating in clinical trials, Georgetown's Vascular Diseases Program offers it all. We are experts in diagnosing and treating:

  • aortic aneurysms
  • stroke prevention
  • carotid arterial disease
  • lower extremity arterial insufficiency
  • renovascular hypertension
  • venous disease
  • thoracic outlet syndrome
  • vascular malformations 

Already have an appointment in the Division of Vascular Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital?  Print out and complete your health history forms before your scheduled appointment.  Bring the completed forms with you to your appointment to help expedite your visit with the team.

 

Byung Boong Lee, MD, PhD, FACS
Clinical Professor of Surgery

Angela Calvert, MSN, CRNP, CVN
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Vascular Nurse
Division of Vascular Surgery

Patient Stories
Video
Dr. Richard Neville explains a lower extremity artery bypass procedure
Video
WUSA 9 News
Interview:  Dr. James Laredo talks about travel related deep vein thrombosis
Video
ABC News 7
Are you at risk for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Video
CBS News 7
New less invasive technology to detect and repair aneurysms.
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WUSA 9 News
James Laredo, MD, PHD interview - Varicose Veins, venous insufficiency.
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New device being used to treat PAD.
Resources 

Vascular Diseases
Program
(421KB PDF)

To order a copy of our
Vascular Diseases Program
brochure, click HERE

Next Steps 
We're only a phone call away!
For more information or to schedule an evaluation by one of our physicians, call our Physician Referral Service. This service is staffed by nurse counselors and can put you in touch with the doctor that best meets your personal and medical needs.

Department of Surgery
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
Fourth Floor
Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
General Info:
202-444-2255
Fax:
202-444-6498
Chief:
Richard F. Neville, M.D..
 

 

 

The Vascular Team at Georgetown University Hospital

Richard F. Neville, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery
Director of the Non Invasive Vascular Laboratory

David H. Deaton, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief of Endovascular Surgery

James Laredo, MD, PhD, RVT
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Director of the Reston Satellite Office
Director of the Georgetown Vein Center in Reston

Joseph C. Babrowicz, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Director of the Spring Valley Satellite Office





 
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