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Advanced Vascular Surgery offers a number of treatment solutions for venous insufficiency and the resulting conditions. Whether you are noticing the early signs of insufficiency or you have serious conditions like carotid artery disease...

Venous insufficiency problems can be very painful and lead to more serious issues if left untreated. The experienced team of professionals at Advanced Vascular Surgery can properly diagnose venous issues, like skin ulcers, and formulate a strategy...

Venous insufficiency is serious and can result in many other health complications due to the lack of blood flow to the heart, like varicose veins, swelling in the legs and ankles, and leg and foot pain while walking.

Advanced Vascular Surgery provides patients throughout the greater Kalamazoo area with exceptional treatment for a number of venous conditions, including Carotid Artery Disease.

Now that Summer is in full swing, you are more than likely taking advantage of the longer days and warmer weather to enjoy outdoor activities. Whether you spend your summer days golfing, hiking, biking, swimming, or working around the yard...

Advanced Vascular Surgery is the leading treatment center for patients suffering from restless leg syndrome. Restless leg syndrome is a frustrating condition that causes patients to have a strong urge to move their legs.

If you suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), it’s crucial that you get professional diagnosis and treatment to avoid more serious health issues. This condition results from a blood clot in one of the larger veins in the body...

The weather is warming up, and summer will soon be here. This means it’s time to start enjoying traditional summer activities in Michigan like golfing, going to the beach, hiking, and many other great outdoor activities that keep us on our feet more often.

Advanced Vascular Surgery is dedicated to educating our patients about venous insufficiency issues and the treatments available to address them. Poor circulation in your lower legs increases the possibility of venous skin ulcers from forming and growing...

Advanced Vascular Surgery is southwest Michigan’s leader in treating patients with Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS). This is a serious condition that requires proper treatment to ensure proper blood flow to the kidneys.

The specialists at Advanced Vascular Surgery treat Kalamazoo area patients for a number of different vascular issues, including varicose veins, Peripheral Arterial Disease, leg ulcers, and other treatments.

Advanced Vascular Surgery is the leading surgery center for vascular issues like restless leg syndrome. Our office is equipped with the latest in equipment and technology, and our staff stay up-to-date on the latest medical advancements and treatments.

Advanced Vascular Surgery can provide you with the proper diagnosis and treatment for venous insufficiency. Any condition in which the veins in your legs cannot supply a sufficient blood supply back to the heart would be considered as venous insufficiency.

Millions of people suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), which results when the arteries don’t receive enough blood or oxygen due to blockage. While healthy arteries are unobstructed, the buildup of plaque – which is made up of cholesterol...

Carotid Artery Disease is a serious condition in which blockage prevents the transportation of blood from these major blood vessels to the brain. These vessels, which are located on either side of your neck, can become blocked by plaque buildup...

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the body’s deep veins, usually in the pelvis, calf, or thigh, but they can also occur in the arms or chest in rare occasions.

Advanced Vascular Surgery has more than sixty years of combined experience helping numerous patients in the Kalamazoo area with Restless Leg Syndrome (or Willis-Ekbom Disease).

The experts at Advanced Vascular Surgery can provide effective treatment for Atherosclerosis. When normally unobstructed arteries narrow and harden from the buildup of plaque, which is made up of calcium, cholesterol, and fibrous tissue.

Winter is far behind, and now we are celebrating longer days, warmer weather and a calendar full of summer activities. Summer grants us a wide range of ways to be more active than other times of the year, and Michigan mainstays like golfing, hiking,...

Are you concerned about your heart health? Has this long, uninterrupted period of inactivity caused you to worry? Do you believe you’re suffering from some of the risk factors of peripheral artery disease?

If you suffer from restless leg syndrome, you undoubtedly know how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep. Typically flaring up during evening hours, it can cause a painful, uncomfortable feeling in the legs that causes involuntary movements.

If you believe that you’re suffering from varicose veins, the team at Advanced Vascular Surgery is here to help. As the area’s premier provider of treatments for a wide range of vascular issues, we have an unmatched level of experience...

If you’ve been stuck inside all winter, it’s essential that you schedule a free PAD screening soon. With symptoms exacerbated — and hidden — by sedentary lifestyles and cold weather, it could be very easy for the average person to overlook the signs...

As every Michigan resident knows, winter makes everyday tasks much more difficult. Though our state transforms into a snowy, enchanted landscape, simple endeavors like taking a walk become more challenging this time of year.

Venous insufficiency is used to describe any condition where the veins in your legs are unable to adequately send blood back to the heart. This can lead to blood pooling in the legs which, in turn, can cause even more medical problems...

For countless people. restless leg syndrome is the cause of poor sleep, poor rest, and — as a result — poor health. When suffering from the disease’s ongoing effects, individuals will often find themselves unable to get a proper night’s sleep.

If you suffer from venous insufficiency, or poor circulation in your lower legs, you may be susceptible to venous skin ulcers. These wounds typically occur on the side of the leg above the ankle and below the calf.

Your carotid arteries are the two major vessels that transport blood to your brain, and are located on either side of your neck. When one or both become narrowed or blocked, you are suffering from carotid artery disease.

With the state on lockdown, people all throughout the area are looking for ways to get exercise, get out of the house, and improve their health, all while responsibly socially distancing.

Usually occurring in the pelvis, calf, or thigh, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the body’s deep veins. While it is able to occur in other areas, including the arms and chest, it is primarily noticed in the aforementioned locations.

When it comes to peripheral artery disease, one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle is to improve your blood circulation. Getting blood flow back from the legs can be difficult because you’re working against gravity...

If you take your health seriously – and who doesn’t? – you’ve likely already considered scheduling a free PAD screening in Kalamazoo. PAD, or peripheral artery disease, occurs when the normally clear, smooth arteries are blocked by a substance...

Categorized as a sleep disorder, restless leg syndrome is a condition that creates an urge to move your legs, typically due to a painful or uncomfortable feeling. Much more prevalent in the evening hours, this movement is largely the result of efforts...

When it comes to varicose veins, Advanced Vascular Surgery is here for you. With years of experience and a commitment to providing top-notch treatment options, we are the area’s go-to source for a range of vascular issues...

If you’ve been thinking about requesting a free PAD screening, there’s no better – or more important – time than now. Michiganders know how rough our winters can be. The roads are icy, the sidewalks are slippery, and sub-zero temperatures...

Carotid artery disease occurs when one – or both – of the major blood vessels that transport blood to your brain become blocked. Located on either side of your neck, these vessels can be blocked by a buildup of plaque or other arterial damage.

As Kalamazoo’s leading experts on restless leg syndrome, Advanced Vascular Surgery has helped countless people regain their sense of well-being. Using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology to supplement...

When it comes to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), you can never be too cautious, which is why it’s important to schedule your PAD screening today. PAD affects more than eight million Americans.

Patients are referred to Advanced Vascular Surgery for a number of reasons and treatments, including varicose vein treatment, ulcer treatment, PAD treatment, and other essential treatments.

With winter finally on its way out, people throughout Michigan are already planning their summer activities. But, did you know that the aches and pains of summer can be signs of peripheral artery disease?

Advanced Vascular Surgery is committed to offering the best treatment options to patients suffering from blockages in the carotid artery. TCAR, or Carotid Revascularization, is a procedure for patients who cannot undergo traditional open surgery.

Pulmonary embolisms usually begin in the veins deep in the muscles with a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Typically occurring in the legs, the risk of DVT is increased in patients who have inherited blood clotting abnormalities...

Chronic venous disease occurs when the valves that control blood flow between your legs and heart no longer work properly. As a result, blood may flow backwards in the veins and increase vascular pressure.

When it comes to restless leg syndrome and other vascular issues, Advanced Vascular Surgery is the area’s premier surgery center. With a range of cutting-edge equipment and leading technology, we’re able to work with our clients...

Advanced Vascular Surgery is steadfastly committed to ensuring the health – and happiness – of our patients, including those suffering from deep vein thrombosis.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the result of the arteries in the legs becoming blocked and not receiving enough blood or oxygen. Typically unobstructed, arteries can become blocked and harden as we age through a process called atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis occurs when normally unobstructed arteries become blocked by plaque. Made up of calcium, cholesterol, and fibrous tissue, plaque causes the arteries to narrow and harden.

If you’ve been searching for PAD treatment options, we can assure you that you’re in the right place. Advanced Vascular Surgery has twenty-two years of combined board-certified mid-level provider experience and a team that will work with you...

There is a very freeing feeling about taking your shoes off, whether it is at home after work or to enjoy a hot day at the beach or the cool grass at a family cookout.

Our team of vascular surgeons offers patients a combined 60+ years of experience, and we have built our practice on the ideals of providing exceptional service and care along with the best surgical methods and technology.

Do you have health goals for the New Year? If so, congratulations! You are taking positive steps to improve your life. It is easy to feel motivation when setting goals but following through sometimes proves to be a struggle.

When the temperature drops to what feels like arctic conditions, it is hard to stay motivated. You know that staying sedentary has a negative effect on your body, so how do you stay active when the snow falls?

The holidays are filled with family, friends and, of course – great food! This year, be mindful of what you put on your plate. Though the comfort food of the holiday season satisfies our bellies, sometimes it can take a toll on our hearts and arteries.

The weather is cooling down and it is the perfect time to spend time outside before winter takes over. If you’re thinking about walking a 5K, congratulations! You are going to improve your health while training and participating in a three-mile walk.