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Fatemeh Malekpour
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Fatemeh Malekpour is a vascular surgeon practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Malekpour specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Malekpour 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.
Fatemeh Malekpour
- Staten Island, NY
- Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch
- Accepting new patients
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Ever since my angioplasty, I have started to experience chest pain. What could be the reason for this?
Which artery was angioplasty? Chest pain could be a serious problem. Should consult a cardiologist.
I notice that I have spider veins on my legs. How is this treated?
Your leg veins need to be checked with ultrasound. Sometimes an office base procedure is needed for veins. If the ultrasound does not show a problem, the spider veins could be READ MORE
Your leg veins need to be checked with ultrasound. Sometimes an office base procedure is needed for veins. If the ultrasound does not show a problem, the spider veins could be treated with sclerotherapy
What is the treatment for peripheral arterial disease?
It depends on the severity. Sometimes just medical management, sometimes minimally invasive procedures (endovascular), sometimes open surgeries.
Do medicines help in treating varicose veins?
Compression stocking is the only modality which could help. Most procedures for varicose veins are small and office based
What are the risks involved in vascular surgery?
It depends if type of surgery: aorta, carotid or extremity surgeries. They have different risks and complications.
My father has blood clots in his legs. What should be the course of treatment?
It depends on the locations of the clots. Are there in the arteries or veins? And what level of the leg: thigh or shin?
What is the recovery period after a vascular surgery?
Open abdominal surgery requires a few months before resuming sports. Endovascular procedures have much shorter recovery, maybe 3 weeks
Why do I feel pain in my nerves while lifting weight?
It might be related to spine and lower back. The possibility of this being relayed to vascular issues is low
Is radiofrequency vein ablation risky?
Very low risk. 1% risk of deep vein thrombosis
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
Yes, for majority, only local anesthetic is enough
Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?
Local anesthetic
