Author: Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS

Limb swelling or edema is a complex disorder that occurs when excess fluid gets trapped in your body tissues. While edema can impact any part of your body, it commonly affects the arms, hands, ankles, legs, and feet.

A pregnancy can be one of the most beautiful experiences one can go through. While many women experience a “glow” during this time, it can also bring on conflicting emotions. While new life is growing, there may be days when you’re frustrated by stretch marks, a growing abdomen, a disappearing waistline, and an[…]

As warmer weather slowly approaches, most people enjoy shedding the layers of winter clothing that have been worn for the past few months and exposing a little more skin.

Sclerotherapy, an effective treatment for varicose and spider veins, is one that we perform daily at the Vein Institute of NJ. It’s also a convenient, non-invasive procedure that is both simple and quick – most visits take about 20 minutes.

Did you know Carotid Artery Stenosis can lead to stroke, the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.? The vast majority of patients with carotid artery stenosis are asymptomatic and your primary care physician or vascular specialists often discover the blockage of the carotid artery during a routine yearly physical[…]

Have you been experiencing swelling or soreness and pain in your lower legs, ankles and feet? Maybe you're an essential worker who stands all day, or alternatively you've been confined to a desk without the chance to exercise your legs. If the reason for your discomfort is related to poor circulation of the venous[…]