Dr. Alissa Brotman-Oneill, DO
Surgeon
3525 Quakerbridge Road Suite 2000 Trenton NJ, 08690About
Dr. Alissa Brotman-Oneill is a general surgeon practicing in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Brotman-Oneill specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Brotman-Oneill provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
UMDNJ/Som M.D. 2002
Harvard University AB magna cum laude 1997
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Dr. Alissa Brotman-Oneill, DO's Expert Contributions
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 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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 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! READ MORE
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 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). READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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 the problem. There are extracts (horse chestnut extract) that have shown small benefits. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
Awards
- Top Doctor NJ Magazine
- Patient Satisfaction Award Central Jersey
- General Surgery Chief Resident Award .
- Excellence in Osteopathic Medicine Award .NJ Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
- Outstanding Achievement in Medical Humanities .Harvard College Scholarship
- Honorary Scholarship Elizabeth Cary Agassiz Honorary Scholarship
- Nominated Hoopes Prize for Senior Thesis
- Selected to present research Faust Conference
Treatments
- Vnus Closure
- Varithena
- Venoseal
- Microphlebectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Clarivein
- Woundcare
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Peripheral arterial disease treatment including endovascular treatment
- Open bypass surgery
- Artervenous fistulas
- Neograft
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified Vascular Surgery
- Professional Member Society of Vascular Surgery
- Professional Member New Jersey Vascular Society
- Professional Member American Venous Forum
- Professional Member Eastern Vascular Society
Fellowships
- Mt. Sinai School of Medicine -Englewood Division Vascular Surgery 2009
Fellowships
- Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Englewood Division
Professional Society Memberships
- The Vascular Society of New Jersey, Society for Vascular Surgery, Eastern Vascular Society, American Venous Forum and Society for Vascular Surgery
Articles and Publications
- She has been appointed as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at ROWAN/SOM. She currently lectures medical students at St. Peters University Hospital as well.Has been published in Journal of Vascular Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
- Always had a passion for medicine, desire to help people in a meaningful way. Finds gratitude in taking part in both life saving procedures as well as life changing procedures.
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