Following a divorce, stay-at-home mom Mollie* suddenly realized she needed to earn a living to support her family. She went back to school and earned a degree in psychology with the aim of becoming a counselor. But upon graduation, Mollie discovered counselors were plentiful and counseling jobs were scarce, so she went back to the drawing board. “I went into […]
Vascular
Premier Vein Centers: Advanced Solutions for Vein Disorders
Providing an overview of the advanced treatment options available at Premier Vein Centers, including EVLA, sclerosing injections, and VenaSeal, emphasizing minimal downtime and discomfortBy Patti DiPanfilo | on January 08, 2024
Not All Compression Socks Are The Same
People with venous disease should wear graduated, medical grade compression stockingsBy iFoundMyDoctor.com | on November 13, 2023
Patients at Vascular Vein Centers are strongly encouraged to wear graduated, medical grade compression stockings before and after treatment. They are the gold standard for the management of symptoms and signs of venous disease. They help support the superficial veins, which lie outside the muscle tissue and return blood to the deep veins in the legs and then to the […]
Solving the Mystery of Leg Pain: Diagnosing Venous Insufficiency
Dr. Joyce's comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis of April's venous insufficiencyBy Patti DiPanfilo | on November 05, 2023
For most of her adult life, April Nowajewski has been forced to stay close to home by a multitude of health issues. “I had problems with my legs that made it hard for me to walk, and I suffer from back pain because I’ve had scoliosis since I was a child,” April laments. “All of that has greatly limited my […]
Saving Legs, Saving Lives: Susan Ross’s Journey to Overcoming Peripheral Arterial Disease
An Inside Look at the Minimally Invasive Technique that Brought Susan Relief and MobilityBy Patti DiPanfilo | on October 05, 2023
Susan Ross, 63, started her professional career as a painting contractor in her native New England. But one year, a hurricane-ravaged the US Virgin Islands, and Susan headed south to offer her services to the rebuilding effort. That trip changed her career – and her life. “I was flown to St. Thomas for an interview, and one of the first […]
Varicose Vein Relief: Brian Campbell’s Journey to Pain-Free Legs
Learn how minimally invasive procedures transformed Brian's leg health and improved his quality of life.By Patti DiPanfilo | on September 06, 2023
Brian Campbell, 68, began working in construction when he was 20 years old. He is the third generation of his family to work for the same construction company in his hometown of Niagara Falls, New York. Brian is now retired from his construction job, but he looks back on his career in the business fondly. “The company I worked for […]
Reclaiming Freedom from Leg Pain: Deborah’s Journey to Relief with Dr. Joyce
Discover how Deborah Moran found hope and healing for her leg pain and venous insufficiency through innovative treatments at Joyce Vein & Aesthetic InstituteBy Patti DiPanfilo | on August 11, 2023
Deborah Moran’s default career was nursing. She initially planned to attend medical school but found the cost prohibitive. Nursing was the only major option that enabled her to transfer the credits she’d already earned toward another degree. But she has no regrets. “I’ve been a nurse for 42 years, and I’ve done a little bit of everything,” Deborah elaborates. “I’ve […]
Minimize Your Prostate Trouble
Outpatient endovascular procedure shrinks gland, allowing BPH patient to regain normal urinary functionBy Patti DiPanfilo | on July 18, 2023
Gasoline is made from crude oil that has gone through a refining process, which includes decontamination, conversion and treatment. The usable gas is then transported to service stations across the county via pipelines and tanker trucks. For nearly two decades, Dave Lukus was an instrumental part of that process. “I worked in an oil refinery in Illinois for about 20 […]
Beyond Cosmetic
Varicose veins are a medical condition, which needs treatment, and not just a cosmetic concern.By iFoundMyDoctor.com | on May 24, 2021
Varicose veins are a medical condition, which needs treatment, and not just a cosmetic concern. Varicose veins are part of the superficial venous system. The main veins that give rise to them are the great saphenous vein which is located in the inner thigh and the small saphenous vein which lies in the back of the calf. Varicose veins lie […]
A Silent Killer
Unexplained leg pain or swelling? It could be a DVT.By iFoundMyDoctor.com | on February 08, 2021
A deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a clot that can obstruct blood flow in a deep vein. It’s also a “silent killer,” according to Samuel P. Martin, MD, founder and medical director at Vascular Vein Centers. “It is the single largest cause of death in hospitalized patients with another admitting diagnosis,” Dr. Martin reports. “That’s because a clot in the […]
Stuck On Excellence
Expertise, manner considered when choosing physician to treat legs.By iFoundMyDoctor.com | on December 20, 2020
Annette* began her career with Johnson & Johnson at its subsidiary Ethicon, where she attached microscopic needles to tiny sutures used during eye surgery. When Ethicon cut back its workforce five years into her tenure, Annette transferred to Johnson & Johnson’s Band-Aid plant. “I ran the high-speed production line,” the 63-year-old New Jersey native shares. “The Band-Aid material came in […]