Vein Center Opens at NYU Medical Center
On September 10, 2007, the NYU Vein Center—the first and only one of its kind in Manhattan—opened its doors at NYU Medical Center.
Part of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, the NYU Vein Center offers exceptionally personalized patient care for the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, venous ulcers, and other venous conditions. The surgeons in the Vein Center stress the minimally invasive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of vein abnormalities. All seven are board-certified vascular surgeons who, as part of the mission of academic medicine, are dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous disease through their clinical practices, research endeavors, and educational commitments. They are also called upon to teach their techniques to other surgeons around the world.
Varicose veins are the most common vein disease. They develop when the valves in the veins, which are designed to help blood flow back to the heart, become damaged or weak, resulting in a painful build-up of blood. Traditionally, varicose veins have been treated by surgically stripping the veins to repair the valvular function. The NYU Vein Center emphasizes a variety of minimally invasive techniques to relieve the painful symptoms of varicose veins, such as:
- VenaCure® laser treatments to heat and seal the veins
- Closure™ Procedure, which uses a catheter and radiofrequency energy to repair the veins
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy, which involves removal of the veins through tiny incisions, performed on an outpatient basis
- Sclerotherapy, a type of injection that repairs the damaged vein and restores proper circulation
“The diagnosis and treatment of venous disease is more than just a cosmetic issue. As part of an academic medical center, the NYU Vein Center provides an advanced level of patient care as well as state-of-the-art techniques of diagnosis and treatment. It gives me great pleasure to announce that Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, an internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of venous disorders, will be the Director of the NYU Vein Center,” notes Mark A. Adelman, MD, Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at NYU.
According to Dr. Kabnick, “The NYU Vein Center will be an all inclusive diagnostic and treatment center for veins.”
In addition to Dr. Kabnick, the following physicians will offer clinical services in the NYU Vein Center:
Mark A. Adelman, MD
Neal Cayne, MD
Glenn Jacobowitz, MD
Patrick J. Lamparello, MD
Thomas Maldonado, MD
Caron Rockman, MD
The NYU Vein Center is located at NYU Medical Center:
530 First Avenue (at 30th Street)
Suite 6D
New York, New York 10016
Tel: (212) 263-VEIN (8346)
Toll free: (877) VEIN-NYU (834-6698); Fax: (212) 263-8524
Please visit the NYU Vein Center at http://www.med.nyu.edu/veincenter/ , where you can find a wealth of information written in clear, easy to understand language.
The NYU Vein Center is hosting an Information Center on November 27, 2007. Hear NYU Vein Center's healthcare professionals address the issues and unknowns of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins. The essential facts about the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease will be addressed. Physicians from the Vein Center will discuss recent developments in minimally invasive vein treatments and will be available to answer questions. A patient will also discuss her real-life experience in obtaining treatment. The program will begin at 6:00 pm in Alumni Hall B, NYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
