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Affordable Vascular in Patchogue, New Hyde Park & Hicksville

Vascular service

In office services

  • Diagnostic Angiogram
  • Angioplasty, atherectomy and/or stenting of blockages for treatment
  • Intravascular Ultrasound
  • Arterial doppler of carotid, leg, arm, abdominal aorta
  • Venous doppler of leg, arm
  • Venous reflux studies
  • ABI (ankle-brachial index) and PVR (pulse volume recording)

Our Providers

Saurin Patel MD, FACC

Saurin Patel
  • Medical School
    Albany Medical College
  • Internal Medicine residency
    Tufts University, Boston
  • Cardiology fellowship
    Tufts University, Boston
  • Interventional Cardiology fellowship
    Tufts University, Boston
  • Research Fellowship in Vascular medicine
    Tufts University, Boston

What is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common, yet serious, condition. It occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries and narrows or blocks them. If left untreated it can result in the loss of a limb. PAD is closely with plaque buildup in the arteries to the heart and brain, hence is at 6 fold increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

What are the risk factors?

  • Age older than age 65
  • Age 50-65 with at least one risk factor for atherosclerosis (diabetes mellitus, history of smoking, hyperlipidemia, or hypertension) or family history
  • Age less than 50 with diabetes and one risk factor for atherosclerosis
  • Known atherosclerosis in another vascular bed

What are the signs and symptoms?

Leg
  • Leg cramps with activity
  • Foot ulcer
  • Color changes in the skin of the feet-paleness or blueness
  • Poor nail growth or hair growth on toes and legs

Treatment

  • Lifestyle modifications
  • Exercise program
  • Medications
  • In office procedures include angioplasty, atherectomy (laser and “rota rooter”), stent
  • Arterial bypass surgery

If you believe you are at risk for PAD, have PAD, call 631-654-3278 to discuss this concern with our specialists, determine if testing is indicated and what you can do.

Welcome to Brookhaven Heart

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  • ➤ If your insurance requires a referral to see a specialist, you should obtain it from your PCP prior to your visit, failing which you shall be responsible for full payment for the visit.
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  • ➤ Co-payments are due on the day of the visit. We accept credit cards, cash, or check.
  • ➤ When you arrive at our facility, please ask our staff to register you for the patient portal, which enables you to access your medical record, view lab results, request refills, and send e-messages to our office. 

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