Understanding what to look for in a vein and vascular specialist can be tough. Since so many options exist in Phoenix, Arizona, why wouldn’t you want help selecting the best of the best? At Desert Vein and Vascular Institute, Dr. Rami has ventured past industry standards by making sure our accreditations and certifications exceed patient […]
As a youngster, you probably never imagined dealing with an enlarged prostate when you grew up. A little boy’s mind is normally consumed by what fascinates them in the present moment. In fact, we’re almost certain that you weren’t even concerned with what a prostate was back then! At the same time, the diagnosis of […]
Every year, thousands of people move to the beautiful state of Arizona. The Phoenix economy is growing and hundreds of new and expanding businesses are popping up, taking advantage of premier real estate. As opportunities arise, more and more people are moving with their companies or applying for new positions. The interest is real, even […]
When it comes to medical solutions, most patients have been led to believe certain procedures are their only option. In today’s digital world, tons of information has been made available for the general public to sift through on their own. It’s been enlightening and empowering to those that have never truly experienced choice care before. […]
It’s usually preferable to treat varicose veins with radiofrequency ablation, if possible. Foam sclerotherapy is also effective, but it can have size limitations. So, if the varicose vein is relatively close to the surface skin and can’t be treated with these other options, Dr. Rami may opt for microphlebectomy. If you know a friend who […]
Within our facility at Desert Vein & Vascular Institute, we have a full non-invasive vascular lab. This allows us to perform all vascular testing on-site. This makes life easier for our patients, as they don’t need a referral to an outside imaging center or hospital. Here are tests we perform in our vascular lab. Ankle-Brachial […]
Varicose veins are a pain, literally. They can cause your legs to feel achy or heavy. They can burn and throb. They can even lead to muscle cramping and swelling. In extreme cases, varicose veins can lead to skin ulcers near the ankles. Vein stripping, an invasive surgical procedure where the leg was opened and […]
Many patients with osteoporosis have such deterioration in their bone density that they can fracture a vertebra by the most seemingly innocuous methods, such as sneezing, getting out of bed at the wrong angle, or just bending over. These are compression fractures of the vertebrae and they can cause severe pain and limit mobility. At […]
When our patients are suffering from back, neck, or sciatic-nerve pain, we can instantly relieve the pain and reduce the inflammation with epidural steroid injections (ESIs). While these injections are only a temporary means of relieving back pain, they are more effective than other options, such as oral medications. Who would benefit from epidural steroid […]
Everyone has heard of Botox, the famed wrinkle relaxer loved by millions the world over. This adoration began in 2002 when the FDA approved Botox for the treatment of wrinkles and lines on the upper third of the face. But Botox was used long before that for the treatment of problems with involuntary muscle contractions. […]
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