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Fatemeh Malekpour, MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
501 Seaview Ave Suite 302 Staten Island NY, 10305About
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.
Education and Training
Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
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Fatemeh Malekpour, MD's Expert Contributions
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. READ MORE
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 treated with sclerotherapy READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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? READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Is radiofrequency vein ablation risky?
Very low risk. 1% risk of deep vein thrombosis READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
Yes, for majority, only local anesthetic is enough READ MORE
Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?
Local anesthetic READ MORE
Are you awake during vein ablation surgery?
Yes READ MORE
Fellowships
- UT Southwestern Medical Center Vascular Surgery
Fellowships
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
Fatemeh Malekpour, MD's Practice location
Staten Island University Hospital
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Fatemeh Malekpour, who serves patients in Staten Island, New York.
A board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon, Dr. Malekpour is in practice at Staten Island University Hospital. She also serves as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
A part of Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital is a 668-bed specialized teaching hospital that occupies two main campuses and numerous community-based health centers and laboratories. The 17-acre campus on Seaview Avenue in Ocean Breeze offers a wide range of services and features the island’s most advanced emergency department (ED), a state-of-the-art education center, and a renowned Heart Institute.
A native of Iran, Dr. Malekpour graduated with her medical degree from the Islamic Azad University – Tehran Branch. Wanting to further her education, she relocated to the United States and completed her residency in general surgery at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. Finally, she completed her fellowship in vascular surgery at the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
An authority in her field, the doctor is board-certified in vascular surgery and general 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.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
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- Dr. Saqib Zia MD501 Seaview Ave Staten Island NY 10305
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475 SEAVIEW AVENUE STATEN ISLAND NY 10305