General/Vascular
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Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are blood vessels that are abnormally dilated which appear swollen, twisted and can be painful. Varicose veins can form anywhere in the body, but they are usually seen in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg. They occur when the valves in the veins do not function properly and the blood leaks down and collects in the veins.
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Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac which stores digestive fluid produced by the liver. The digestive juice, also called bile, helps in the breakdown of fatty substances present in food. Gallstones form when concentrations of the various bile components such as bile salts, cholesterol, water, lecithin, and bilirubin are imbalanced in the gallbladder.
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Hernia Repair
A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall. It may be present from birth or develop over a period of time. If the defect is large enough, abdominal contents such as the bowels, may protrude through the defect causing a lump or bulge felt by the patient. Hernias develop at certain sites which have a natural tendency to be weak, the groin, umbilicus (belly button), and previous surgical incisions.
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to view the large intestine (colon and rectum) using an instrument called colonoscope (a flexible tube with a small camera and lens attached at one end). The procedure can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths. It is used to diagnose early signs of colorectal cancer, bowel disorders, abdominal pain, muscle spasms, inflamed tissue, ulcers, anal bleeding, and non-dietary weight loss.
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids may be external or internal. If they develop inside the rectum, they are called internal hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids develop around the anus just below the skin. Some of the external hemorrhoids develop blood clots and are quite painful. They are called thrombosed hemorrhoids. Another type of piles is so large that they often protrude during defecation. They are called prolapsing piles.
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Lipoma
A lipoma is a fatty tissue growth that usually develops slowly between the skin and muscle. They most commonly appear around the shoulders, trunk, neck, and arms and can appear on any part of the body. They are non-cancerous and harmless and usually do not require treatment.
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Cyst Removal
A cyst is a small irregular, non-cancerous sac-like structure filled with fluid or pus. It may be found in any part of the body including the foot. Cysts are caused due to infection, trauma, or blocked oil glands.
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Mediport placement and Removal
A Mediport is a medical device implanted beneath the skin that provides a means for healthcare providers to access a patient's veins for the purpose of delivering medications or fluids, or obtaining blood samples.
Our Physicians
- Stephen R. Bartos, MD
- Justin Dux, MD
- Amanda Doubleday, DO
- Christopher B. Davies, MD
- Christopher J. Fox, MD
- Edward Kreimier, MD
- Kelli Kreul Pettit, MD
- Travis Schmidt, MD
- John G. Touzios, MD
- Thomas Wade, MD