MINEOLA, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prominent
vascular surgeon John F. Gallagher
MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI of Island Vein Specialists has joined the team
at New York- and New Jersey-based Advanced Dermatology, PC. The
appointment creates a revolutionary synergy between two practices
known for their innovation in treating chronic venous insufficiency
and eliminating the unsightly varicose and spider veins that
characterize the disorder.
"Integration of these two medical practices ensures patients
access to the most effective, pain-free measures for relieving the
discomfort of venous insufficiency, while providing them with the
best possible cosmetic outcomes," says Joshua Fox MD, founder and director of Advanced
Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, in
welcoming Dr. Gallagher.
Varicose and spider veins are manifestations of disease of the
smaller blood vessels in the legs, and patients often contact a
dermatologist initially to understand their medical significance
and possibly remove them for cosmetic reasons. But, many times,
these patients have underlying venous insufficiency of their larger
blood vessels, a problem that should be corrected first by a
vascular surgeon, says Dr. Gallagher, who has 30-plus years of
clinical experience in general and vascular surgery. He is noted
for his advanced outpatient procedures to resolve large
blood-vessel abnormalities.
In fact, Dr. Gallagher spent time training in France to perfect the ASVAL phlebectomy
technique. This is a meticulous, minimally invasive technique which
utilizes acupuncture needles to locate and stabilize varicose
veins. This enables the veins to be removed thru small needle
punctures as opposed to a larger incision which can often lead to
permanent scarring. This is a virtually pain free and scar free
procedure. Dr. Gallagher was among the first American Phlebologists
to adopt the ASVAL technique and to date has performed over 1000 of
these procedures.
"As a member of the Advanced Dermatology team, I can readily
address issues of blood flow by utilizing minimally invasive
techniques to correct the function of larger veins and then refer
patients to my Advanced Dermatology colleagues. They are
world-class experts in the latest dermatologic practices for
eliminating smaller varicose and spider veins. Their advanced
methods include sclerotherapy when appropriate, light-based
treatments such as laser radio frequency therapy, as well as broad
based light and intense pulse light treatments," Dr Gallagher
states.
Sclerotherapy involves injecting medication or micro-foam into
abnormal vessels to shrink and eliminate them. "The new partnership
between Island Vein Specialists and Advanced Dermatology creates an
environment in which patients can be treated for all aspects of
venous disease efficiently and effectively," Dr. Gallagher
adds.
Varicose and spider veins can form when the valves or elasticity
of the walls of blood vessels in the legs weaken or become
incompetent, preventing return of normal blood flow to the heart
and allowing blood to pool in the veins, especially when standing.
Development of these abnormal veins is frequently accompanied by
other symptoms as well, including leg cramping or pain, feeling of
heaviness in the legs, swollen or cracked skin – even skin ulcers.
Spider veins can prompt itching and burning sensations.
Experts contend that 40 percent of Americans suffer from chronic
venous disease. Risk factors include family history, genetics,
advanced age, pregnancy, obesity, or simply being female.
Disorders of the smaller blood vessels are not by themselves
life-threatening, but, if underlying venous insufficiency of larger
vessels is present or the varicose veins clot and spread to the
larger veins, "then a condition exists that poses a significant
health problem, namely development of large-vessel blood clots, a
disorder called deep vein thrombosis or DVT," Dr. Gallagher says.
Some patients with DVT are asymptomatic.
"In many instances, venous insufficiency involves the great or
small saphenous veins and their tributaries," Dr. Gallagher
explains. The great saphenous vein is the longest vein in the body,
extending from the ankle to the upper thigh and groin. Early
treatment of varicose veins can help preserve the critical function
of the saphenous vein.
Formation of cosmetically ugly varicose and spider veins also is
frequently the source of immense personal stress and embarrassment
to patients and affects the quality of their lives, says Dr.
Fox.
"Dr. Gallagher's decision to join our team gives Advanced
Dermatology unprecedented access to the best and most novel
surgical approaches to correcting venous insufficiency. Some of Dr.
Gallagher's techniques are available only through our medical
practice and that of Island Vein Specialists," Dr. Fox says.
A graduate of the University of
Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Gallagher completed
residency training in general surgery at New York Hospital,
Cornell University Medical Center, and
a fellowship in vascular surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical
Center. For over 15 years, he served as the Director of Surgery at
Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, a fellow in the
American College of Surgeons and a member of several major
professional societies, including the American Vein & Lymphatic
Society, American Venous Forum, and the Society of Vascular
Surgery.
Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic
Surgery (New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) is one of the leading
dermatology centers in the nation, offering highly experienced
physicians in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology as well
as plastic surgery and state-of-the-art medical technologies.
http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com.
Island Vein Specialists (Long
Island, N.Y.) is a premier vein treatment center, well known
for innovative methods in resolving venous insufficiency and other
vascular-related issues. Its treatment techniques include
endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation, various sclerotherapy
techniques as well the ASVAL microphlebectomy technique.
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SOURCE Advanced Dermatology P.C.