Joseph J. Ricotta, MD,
MS, DFSVS, FACS
National Medical Director,
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular
Therapy at Tenet Healthcare;
Professor of Surgery, Founder and
Program Director of the Vascular
Surgery Fellowship at the
Charles E. Schmidt College
of Medicine at Florida
Atlantic University
Vascular Surgeon
and Medical Director
#1Vascular Surgeon
in Florida
#2in the Nation
It’s really no secret that obesity has the potential to cause a great deal of health issues, so you probably don’t need me to tell you that weight loss will positively impact your body. However, finding the motivation for it can be difficult, so while having an awareness that obesity may potentially lead to physical complications is important, really understanding the strain it puts on your cardiovascular system is crucial.
Most of us have a general understanding of what blood clots are and may even know someone who has had one; however, it’s important to realize that they can develop for a myriad of reasons under a variety of circumstances. While normal blood clots are actually a natural part of the healing process, abnormal clots may restrict the return of blood to the heart and cause swelling, pain, and a number of serious health events.
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.
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"I was referred to Dr. Ricotta after an exhaustive search for a doctor with the highest integrity and expertise. I found those exact qualities in Dr. Ricotta and was very grateful for his personable approach to my needs. He is committed to a standard of excellence coupled with strong patient relationships. I was so fortunate to have his expertise and compassion guiding me through a very difficult time."
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