Donald Garbett
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
1460 G St. Suite 100 Springfield Oregon, 97477About
Dr. Donald Garbett is an interventional radiologist practicing in Springfield, Oregon. Dr. Garbett specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
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How long does it take to heal from radiofrequency vein ablation?
You can return to normal activities the day of the procedure, but the process of the vein closure will take a few months to happen as the inflammation resolves and the body completes the vein closure. READ MORE
How long does a vein ablation take?
Procedure time for a vein ablation is usually about 20 mins, but can vary depending the operator skill and each patient's individual anatomy. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help varicose veins?
No READ MORE
SI fusion by interventional radiologist?
Yes this is a common procedure done by Orthopedic Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists. READ MORE
Is varicose vein surgery done under local anesthesia?
Varicose vein surgery is most often done with local anesthesia. READ MORE
Is vein ablation painful?
Vein ablation is done with local anesthetic. Application of the local anesthetic hurts very briefly (needle shot) then the remained of the procedure is relatively minor discomfort. The will be some soreness and aching for the next few weeks and even some aching in the treatment area for a few months. READ MORE
What type of radiation is used for thyroid cancer?
Iodine 131 which is taken as a pill. The thyroid gland picks up the Iodine which emits Beta radiation and ablates the thyroid gland. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with blood clots?
It may help with pain, but will not remove the blood clots. READ MORE
What anesthesia do you get for vein ablation?
Local anesthesia is most commonly used for vein ablation. READ MORE
What is the safest anesthesia for veins surgery?
The safest anesthesia is 'no anesthesia'. Everything has risks. But most commonly varicose vein surgery is done with local anesthesia. READ MORE
Does a thyroid scan use contrast?
No READ MORE
Is vascular surgery done under regional anesthesia?
There are many different types of vascular surgery. For example if you are having an aortic aneurysm repaired you will probably be under general anesthesia. If you are having a small varicose vein treated you will likely have local anesthesia. Regional anesthesia is often used for AV fistula creation in the arm or orthopedic surgery to fix the knee or hand. READ MORE
Can a radiologist help varicose veins?
Interventional Radiologists pioneered the non-invasive treatment of varicose veins. READ MORE
Are you sedated for veins surgery?
Usually just local anesthesia. READ MORE
Is radiofrequency vein ablation safe?
Yes. Radiofrequency ablation is safe and effective. READ MORE
Is venogram painful?
Venogram requires insertion of a catheter into a vein much like an IV that you would get fluids through if you needed it. Local anesthetic is applied to the skin where the vein will be accessed. The venogram itself does not cause pain as there are no nerves inside the vein. READ MORE
Is radiofrequency vein ablation risky?
Radiofrequency vein ablation is safe and effective. READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for vein ablation?
Local anesthesia is usually used for vein ablation. READ MORE
Is radiofrequency ablation good for varicose veins?
Yes, it is a safe and effective treatment. READ MORE
What can go wrong with radiofrequency ablation?
The radiofrequency ablation catheter applies heat to the vein being treated. Tumescent local anesthesia is applied around the vein to protect the surrounding tissues from that heat. The most common adverse effect is localized skin numbness due to temporary injury of the local cutaneous nerves. READ MORE
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