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Dr. Robert Hacker, M.D., RPVI

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Robert Hacker is a vascular surgeon practicing in Danville, KY. Dr. Hacker specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Hacker 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.
Dr. Robert Hacker, M.D., RPVI
  • Lake St Louis, MO
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Vascular reflux and back pain

Wow this would be a difficult one to nail down without specifics. However reflux location will matter here. Would need details about where the reflux was located, how bad. I READ MORE
Wow this would be a difficult one to nail down without specifics. However reflux location will matter here.

Would need details about where the reflux was located, how bad. I would be hard pressed to absolutely blame the pain on the "reflux" with further details.

I would suggest evaluation by a vascular surgeon.

Is radio ablation for varicose veins risky?

All surgery is risky. In the right hands radio frequency ablation can be considered a low risk ambulatory procedure, but if done under the wrong conditions or inappropriately can READ MORE
All surgery is risky. In the right hands radio frequency ablation can be considered a low risk ambulatory procedure, but if done under the wrong conditions or inappropriately can lead to complications such as DVT, PE and skin necrosis. Choose your surgeon carefully and review the risks and benefits closely.