Dr. Gus De Jesus, MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
202 Howard street 202 Auburndale Florida, 33823About
A board-certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Gustavo De Jesus welcomes patients at his private practice, Vein & Vascular Experts, located in Lakeland and Auburndale, FL. Established in 2017 and led by Dr. De Jesus as Medical Director, the practice aims to provide personal, high-quality vascular care, including varicose vein and spider veins treatment, carotid artery surgery and stenting, treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, dialysis fistulas, vascular ultrasound, and PAD (peripheral arterial disease) treatment. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. De Jesus specializes in treating vascular conditions with medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. Licensed to practice in the state of Florida, he has a remarkable professional journey that spans eleven years.
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Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine medical degree 2002
Board Certification
Vascular Surgery (Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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How to help my husband after surgery?
This sounds like an allergic reaction. When we do the arterial interventions we use iodine Dye. It is the same dye used to see blood vessels in a CT scan. Some people can have allergic reactions to the dye. Recommendation: for now use Benadryl pills or cream. In time the symptoms should go away. He should get allergy testing to see what he reacted to. If it was the dye, he should never get exposed to it again without proper pre-medication READ MORE
Is radiofrequency ablation safe for varicose veins?
Yes READ MORE
Can I cure varicose veins with vein ablation?
The short answer is yes. In reality varicose vein disease occurs when any of your superficial veins in your legs develops faulty valves. The normal function of your veins is to move blood from your feet back up to your heart. Veins are designed with these one-way valves. When they open, blood flows up, when they close, they are supposed to prevent blood from flowing back down. When the valves are damaged blood flows back down towards your legs and feet, this is what we call varicose vein disease. This is diagnosed with an ultrasound. On the ultrasound we will identify all of the superficial veins in your legs. You would only need treatment on the veins that have the faulty valve problem. Treating it with an ablation will cure the problem. Over time, any of the other superficial veins in your legs can develop the faulty valves as well. This is why varicose vein disease can recur. The good news is, if it recurs it can be treated with ablation as well. I hope this answers your question. READ MORE
Is radiofrequency vein ablation safe?
Yes RFA (radiofrequency ablation) vein treatments are safe. Complication rates are very rare. I hope you do well. READ MORE
Are you sedated for veins surgery?
Not usually. On occasion if you have severe anxiety or if you have conditions like fibromyalgia I may consider using either a sedative or preprocedure pain medication. For most patients, just local anesthesia (in the skin area to be worked on) is enough. READ MORE
Superficial Blood Clot
Based on what you are saying, it does sound like you may have superficial phlebitis (superficial blood clot in a vein). Unfortunately the only way to be sure is to do an ultrasound. The ultrasound can either be done at an urgent care, a radiology center, or at a vein clinic. If it is a superficial vein clot, this usually does not require intensive therapy. Sometimes we would put you on aspirin or a medication similar to aspirin called Plavix for several weeks. Then we would do a follow-up ultrasound to make sure that the clot is resolving. The length of time that it takes for this to resolve depends on the size and extent of the vein involved. You should also benefit from using a compression stocking or wearing compression pants. On occasion, rarely, the phlebitis can be infected. In those cases you might require antibiotic therapy. I hope this was helpful. READ MORE
Pain in leg
Hello Darrel Thanks for the question. Leg pain is not a specific symptom just for vascular problems. There are many different types of tissues in your legs: Muscle, Tendons, bone, Skin, nerves, Arteries and Veins. Issues with any of these, or a combination of these can cause similar symptoms. If your pain does not subside, I would start by going to your Primary care doctor. If he or She feels it may be a vascular issue, then have them refer you to a specialist. If you are in the Central Florida are, I'll be happy to see you. READ MORE
Can varicose veins affect ability to become pregnant?
Hello, Sorry to hear you are going thru this during these already difficult times. Varicose Vein disease is typically a disease of the veins in the lower extremities, and as such cannot cause infertility. There is another, related, condition called Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. This is the formation of varices related to the ovarian veins. This can be associated with infertility among other things. Consult your gynecologist about this specific condition. Hope this helps. God bless. READ MORE
Is there a natural treatment for varicose veins?
Prevention: -Don’t stress your legs without periods of rest. -Exercise helps. -The use of Compression stockings. -Avoid weight gain. Unfortunately, pregnancy is the most common cause for them. There are some supplements but none show reproducible results. READ MORE
Can spider veins go away on their own?
Spider veins don’t typically go away once they form. After pregnancy (delivery), weight loss, they may be less noticeable. To make them go away you may need sclerotherapy. This is a medical procedure where we inject a medicine into the veins to close them. READ MORE
Is laser treatment for varicose veins safe?
It is a very safe, office-based procedure. Make sure you are seen by a physician, board certified in their field of expertise, preferably a vascular surgeon. READ MORE
Do varicose veins go away on their own?
Not typically. READ MORE
What's done for spider veins on the face?
This is typically caused by sun damage. Dermatologists and some plastic surgeons treat these with special medical lasers. READ MORE
Should I consider vein stripping for spider veins?
Not typically. These are commonly injected, not stripped. READ MORE
What is the treatment for peripheral arterial disease?
Peripheral arterial disease is when the arteries to your legs fill up with plaque. Plaque is made of calcium and cholesterol. Having plaque in your arteries doesn’t automatically mean you need to have surgery. PAD can be asymptotic for years. As it progresses patients can develop pain in their legs, typically the calves. If it gets really bad, you can develop gangrene. The initial treatment ( unless you have gangrene), is to control the risk factors. First: STOP SMOKING Second: control of Diabetes, not just medication, DIET. Third: choleterol and Triglyceride management ( also needs proper diet) Fourth: blood pressure control Fifth: stress levels need to be managed Sixth: know when to rest, develop good sleep habits Seventh: get out and MOVE. Exercise, exercise, exercise. READ MORE
My father has been detected with peripheral artery disease. Please advise.
Peripheral arterial disease and heart disease are both part of the same disease process. It is all based on a condition called atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup on the inside of the arteries. Having had a heart problem at the age of 65 definitely puts him at risk for having lower extremity blood flow problems. He should definitely be evaluated by a Vascular Surgeon. Always make sure that this individual is board certified in vascular surgery. I hope this was helpful. READ MORE
Can a bypass surgery cause kidney problems?
In and of itself, the bypass surgery will not cause kidney failure. That being said, events that occur prior to the bypass and after can definitely lead to kidney problems. Most commonly, prior to a bypass patients will typically have a CT scan or a conventional arterial gram. Both of these require the injection of contrast. The iodine-based contrast can cause acute kidney, And renal failure. Events during or after surgery like anemia, or hypertension (low blood pressure), Can also lead to an elevated creatinine in the renal failure. The next step should be to either go back to your surgeon or your primary care. He may need to be seen by a kidney specialist. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a blood clot?
And your body there are two different types of blood vessels. The arteries move the blood from your heart down at your feet. The Vane’s return the blood from your feedback up toward your heart. Symptoms of a blood clot are different depending on whether it occurs in an artery or vein. The more common location for a blood clot is in your veins. This is what we typically called deep venous thrombosis. The symptoms are typically pain, swelling and discomfort sometimes redness. It would not start in your knee and shoot down your leg although anything is possible. It would not subside on its own without treatment. If you have any doubts you can you to go to your primaryCare doctor or a visit in urgent care to get an ultrasound of your leg. READ MORE
What causes sudden varicose veins?
This is definitely not a normal situation. The onset of varicose vein disease is very gradual and with a very slow progression. The sudden onset of varicose veins could be secondary to set an IV in his pressures the worse of which could be a blood clot. I would definitely go to an urgent care or emergency room to get your leg checked. If you do not have a blood clot then go see a board-certified Vascular Surgeon. If you live in the Central Florida area I’d love to see you in my office. READ MORE
What is a venogram?
There are two types of blood vessels in your body, arteries and veins. The arteries move the blood from Your heart down to your feet and the veins return the blood from your feet back up towards your heart. A venogram is it test where you put a fine needle or a catheter in one of the veins in the lower leg and inject a contrast, typically an iodine-based contrast. This is a very common procedure, it does require the use of needles. In a five-year-old your surgeon or a radiologist is probably looking for a congenital or birth related occurrence. It would definitely be appropriate to do the venogram. This would typically be Done with local anesthesia as well as sedation. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Vein & Vascular Experts -
Professional Memberships
- Florida Vascular Society
- Sociedad de Cirujanos Vasculares y Endovasculares de Puerto Rico
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Society for Vascular Surgery
Fellowships
- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Vascular Surgery
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Boys and Girls Club
- Food for the Hungry
- Fund the First
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Volunteer at: Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine
Teaching and speaking
- Invited speaker at the Puerto Rico Vascular Society and the American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Asheville, North Carolina
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Clay Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Gardening
Dr. Gus De Jesus, MD's Practice location
Vein and Vascular Experts (Auburndale)
202 Howard street 202 -Auburndale, Florida 33823Get Direction
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5325 US Hwy 98 S -Lakeland, FL 33812Get Direction
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Gustavo De Jesus, who serves patients in Lakeland, Florida.
As a vascular surgeon, Dr. De Jesus is able to treat patients with minimally invasive techniques, endovascular surgery, or open vascular surgical options. He serves as the Medical Director of Vein & Vascular Experts in Lakeland, Florida. The practice’s mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed preventive and interventional basis.
For Dr. De Jesus, opening Vein & Vascular Experts did not come without great time and investment. His journey incorporates family influence, academic discipline, tough decisions, and a dedication to always put his family first. He prides himself in having only a handpicked, expertly trained group of individuals to serve as members of his staff.
Born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine in 2002. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at the University of Puerto Rico in 2008, followed by his comprehensive training in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida in 2010. Thereafter, he earned his spot as the go-to vascular surgeon in San Juan.
Having achieved the highest honors in both clinical and academic research, Dr. De Jesus is board-certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Moreover, the doctor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. Endovascular surgery is an innovative, less invasive procedure used to treat problems affecting the blood vessels, such as an aneurysm, which is a swelling or ballooning of the blood vessel. As an expert in his field, Dr. De Jesus treats a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
Even after the time and financial investment in higher education, Dr. De Jesus emphasizes the necessity of being a lifelong learner while in the medical field. “I still read almost every day,” he said. And although the financial investment is surely paying back its dividends these days, the doctor states, “You can’t get into something for the money. If you want to be a doctor or nurse, you have to love what you do. Are there things that I need to do that I don’t like? Of course. But the actual work, the actual taking care of people and making them better and seeing them smile, that’s amazing.”
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