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Dr. Alex Westerband, MD
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Alex Westerband is a vascular surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Westerband specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Westerband diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
42 years
Experience
Dr. Alex Westerband, MD
- Tucson, AZ
- Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie, Universite D',Etat D',Haiti
- Accepting new patients
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How long do you stay in the hospital after varicose vein ablation?
All varicose vein ablations are performed in the office. There is no need for a hospital visit or for hospital stay. I remain available for any additional questions. Alex Westerband READ MORE
All varicose vein ablations are performed in the office. There is no need for a hospital visit or for hospital stay. I remain available for any additional questions. Alex Westerband MD, FACS
Does laser surgery for varicose veins hurt?
Thank you for asking me. Laser treatment of varicose veins when used for ablation of incompetent veins doesn't hurt provided that appropriate local anesthesia is administered and READ MORE
Thank you for asking me. Laser treatment of varicose veins when used for ablation of incompetent veins doesn't hurt provided that appropriate local anesthesia is administered and a sedative can also be given if necessary. Different is the use of surface laser for treatment of spider veins, a procedure that can be performed using cooling technology and which then causes minimal or no discomfort during the procedure. I hope this answers your question.
