Author: Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS

When you hear the term vascular surgeon, you may think you only need to see one when you need surgery. However, today’s vascular surgeon does so much more than surgery. Vascular surgeons are specially trained to collaborate with other medical professionals to develop patient-centered care plans.

As experienced vascular doctors, we have cared for people with varicose and spider veins since 1963. Beyond the medical issues and advances in care that we have seen, we have also had the opportunity to hear our patient concerns about vein treatment and some of the common myths and general misinformation that exists.

With approximately 250,000 patients being diagnosed with aortic aneurysms in the United States each year, it is important to understand what can be done to help combat this condition. Part of our goal at the Vein Institute of NJ at The Cardiovascular Care Group is to offer further education and understanding in[…]

Choosing the right doctor to handle your vein and vascular issues is an important decision. Choosing the right vein center is just as important.

The term "vascular" refers to the body's blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries. They are all connected to a muscular pump called the heart and together this system keeps a continuous and controlled movement of blood that delivers nutrients and oxygen to every cell in the body. This is done through[…]

A primary piece of the Hippocratic Oath physicians take upon receiving their Doctor of Medicine degree is to do no harm to our patients. More than an ancient Greek text, it is a tenet that our board-certified physicians at the Vein Institute of NJ have lived by since 1963.