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Dr. Michael F. Bardwil
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Michael Bardwil is a vascular surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bardwil specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Bardwil 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. Michael F. Bardwil
- Houston, Texas
- University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
- Accepting new patients
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Should I consider vein stripping for spider veins?
No. It isn't offered for spider veins
Is radiofrequency vein ablation safe?
Is a gun safe? It depends on who's on the other end of the gun or catheter.
Can radiologists fix varicose veins?
If I were you, I would go to a vascular surgeon.
Is interventional radiology the same as vascular surgery?
Absolutely not. Vascular surgeons are surgeons specializing in treatment of vascular disorders. Interventional radiologists are radiologists. Need I say more?
Do you get a general anesthetic for varicose veins?
Most vein procedures are performed in an office setting, local anesthesia is used, and the patient is awake.
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
In most cases local anesthesia is used.
Is vein stripping done under general anesthesia?
Vein stripping involves surgically removing the long saphenous vein, and is performed in the operating room. It used to be the standard of care. If you were to have a vein stripping, READ MORE
Vein stripping involves surgically removing the long saphenous vein, and is performed in the operating room. It used to be the standard of care. If you were to have a vein stripping, it would most likely be performed under a general anesthetic. This procedure is rarely performed. The standard of care transitioned to thermal ablation, an office procedure, performed using local anesthesia.
What is claudication?
Claudication is a term use to describe pain with walking. It is usually applied to PAD, and occurs because there is blockage in the arteries, but the blood flow is still adequate READ MORE
Claudication is a term use to describe pain with walking. It is usually applied to PAD, and occurs because there is blockage in the arteries, but the blood flow is still adequate if you are sitting or resting. When you go to walk or exercise then more oxygen is consumed than the arteries can supply, and this causes the pain in your calf, which goes away with rest. Interventional radiologists and cardiologists have also started seeing patients with arterial disease, but don't make that mistake. Make sure you see a vascular surgeon,
Do spider veins get worse?
Spider veins can get worse, they don't turn into varicose veins.
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
Treatment begins with proper diagnosis. Self a board certified vascular surgeon, who performs his own ultrasound. Lots of specialists such as cardiologist, radiologists, and specialists READ MORE
Treatment begins with proper diagnosis. Self a board certified vascular surgeon, who performs his own ultrasound. Lots of specialists such as cardiologist, radiologists, and specialists trained in specialties completely unrelated to veins. If someone refers to themselves as a phlebologist or vein specialist, that's a pretty good indicator that they're not a vascular surgeon. If you see a vascular surgeon, he will assess you, properly diagnose your problem, and prescribe appropriate treatment.
What causes sudden varicose veins?
Treatment begins with proper diagnosis. See a board certified vascular surgeon, who performs his own ultrasound. Lots of specialists such as cardiologist, radiologists, and specialists READ MORE
Treatment begins with proper diagnosis. See a board certified vascular surgeon, who performs his own ultrasound. Lots of specialists such as cardiologist, radiologists, and specialists trained in specialties completely unrelated to veins. If someone refers to themselves as a phlebologist or vein specialist, that's a pretty good indicator that they're not a vascular surgeon. If you see a vascular surgeon, he will assess you, properly diagnose your problem, and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Why does my leg swell if I have varicose veins?
Perhaps. The veins You see may be an indication of an underlying problem, or could be unrelated. A venous ultrasound exam answer the question. see a board certified vascular surgeon, READ MORE
Perhaps. The veins You see may be an indication of an underlying problem, or could be unrelated. A venous ultrasound exam answer the question. see a board certified vascular surgeon, avoid cardiologists and radiologists masquerading as vein specialists. They tend to tell everyone they see that their veins need treatment, whether they need them or not.
