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Summer has come to a close and fall is settling in. The bathing suits, shorts, and sandals are being packed away for next year in favor of long pants, stockings and warm boots. For many, fall weather is a chance to hide the spider and varicose veins that have been on full display during the summer months. However, while it may seem natural to assume that the fall and winter months
Dr. Joseph Ricotta of the Vascular Institute of Atlanta discusses vascular disease and helps shed some light on what it is, its symptoms, and the available options for treatment.
Considered one of the leading vascular surgeons in the world and repeatedly named one of the “Best Doctors in America," as well as one of the “Top Surgeons in the United States,” Dr. Ricotta founded the Vascular Institute of Atlanta in the hopes of bringing world-class treatment and cutting-edge technology to the people of Georgia.
In this article, Dr. Ricotta answers several questions in an interview format, which helps shed some light on who he is, his motivations, and his extensive experience within the medical field.
Generally speaking, I would be lying if I said that most of us spend a great deal of time ruminating about our arteries and veins. While we may have learned a great deal about them in third or fourth grade, chances are good that they tend to escape our notice on a regular basis. However, if you’re someone who has found yourself struggling with any number of vascular
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