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Dr. Alissa Brotman-o'neill, D.O.
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Dr. Alissa Brotman-o'neill is a vascular surgeon practicing in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Brotman-o'neill specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Brotman-o'neill 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.
22 years
Experience
Dr. Alissa Brotman-Oneill, D.O.
- Trenton, NJ
- UMDNJ/Som
- Accepting new patients
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Can PAD be treated with a surgery?
Yes. This condition is treated based on patients symptoms. For example, if a patient can walk a block,stop and continue walking... this is great. This would be the conservative READ MORE
Yes. This condition is treated based on patients symptoms. For example, if a patient can walk a block,stop and continue walking... this is great. This would be the conservative method of treating PAD that doesn’t severely limit a patient’s lifestyle. Claudication is pain with walking due to PAD.
If a patient has a wound that doesn’t heal or has rest pain due to PAD then surgery to treat a blockage is absolutely indicated. Today there are minimally invasive methods and also open surgical
Options to treat.
Lastly, if symptoms impact a patient’a lifestyle; this is also an indication to fix a blockage due to PAD.
Medications such as aspirin, Plavix or low dose xarelto are also indicated
If a patient has a wound that doesn’t heal or has rest pain due to PAD then surgery to treat a blockage is absolutely indicated. Today there are minimally invasive methods and also open surgical
Options to treat.
Lastly, if symptoms impact a patient’a lifestyle; this is also an indication to fix a blockage due to PAD.
Medications such as aspirin, Plavix or low dose xarelto are also indicated
What are the factors causing venous insufficiency?
A blood clot is different than venous insufficiency. A blood clot in a deep vein is treated with blood thinner. Venous insufficiency is when the blood in the veins takes a longer READ MORE
A blood clot is different than venous insufficiency. A blood clot in a deep vein is treated with blood thinner.
Venous insufficiency is when the blood in the veins takes a longer time than usual traveling back to the heart. This is due to a problem with the valves in the veins. Insufficiency can be diagnosed in the deep set of veins or superficial set of veins. If it is diagnosed in the veins close to the skin this can easily be treated with in office procedures
Venous insufficiency is when the blood in the veins takes a longer time than usual traveling back to the heart. This is due to a problem with the valves in the veins. Insufficiency can be diagnosed in the deep set of veins or superficial set of veins. If it is diagnosed in the veins close to the skin this can easily be treated with in office procedures
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
Yes! There is an answer for you. Varicose veins can worsen inoregnancy because of the pressure on the venous system. Sometimes, after pregnancy the veins to do not return to READ MORE
Yes! There is an answer for you. Varicose veins can worsen inoregnancy because of the pressure on the venous system. Sometimes, after pregnancy the veins to do not return to normal. A visit with a board certified vascular surgeon that also specializes in venous disease is recommended. An ultrasound can identify the non working veins. There are minimally invasive methods to treat these veins once they are appropriately identified. Often the treatment is right in the office!
What is a venogram?
A venogram is a way to image the venous system. A needle or catheter is inserted into a vein and contrast is injected. X-rays are taken which show the contrast or dye traveling READ MORE
A venogram is a way to image the venous system. A needle or catheter is inserted into a vein and contrast is injected. X-rays are taken which show the contrast or dye traveling through the veins. This is a way to determine if there is an abnormality within the vein (such as a blockage, clot or a connection to the arterial system known as an arteriovenous malformation).
Can bypass surgery work for someone with diabetes and BP?
A bypass surgery is recommended if an artery is blocked in such a way that blood needs to be rerouted around the blockage. Often, a vein is used to and sutured above and below READ MORE
A bypass surgery is recommended if an artery is blocked in such a way that blood needs to be rerouted around the blockage. Often, a vein is used to and sutured above and below the blockage so that blood can travel around the blockage. If a bypass is recommended, diabetes would not be a reason not to have the surgery. In fact, many diabetics have successfully had bypass surgery.
What is the best cream for varicose veins?
Unfortunately there is no cream that can remove varicose veins. This is a condition in which veins stop working. An ultrasound can diagnose it and simple procedures can alleviate READ MORE
Unfortunately there is no cream that can remove varicose veins. This is a condition in which veins stop working. An ultrasound can diagnose it and simple procedures can alleviate the problem. There are extracts (horse chestnut extract) that have shown small benefits.
What are the symptoms of a blood clot?
There are many different reasons why people develop leg pain. Trauma, immobility, injury during exercise to name a few. Likewise, there are factors that can put a patient st risk READ MORE
There are many different reasons why people develop leg pain. Trauma, immobility, injury during exercise to name a few. Likewise, there are factors that can put a patient st risk for a blood clot. These risk factors include: trauma, immobility, a boood disorder or a pathology such as cancer. Clots in the deep system of veins need to be treated right away. These clots are life threatening. A diagnosis is made by a simple ultrasound.
