--- title: Vein Institute of NJ Blog | Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS (5) description: The top vein treatment center in New Jersey (5) --- [![VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-VINJ_Logo.png?width=350&height=71&name=New-VINJ_Logo.png "VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg")](https://www.veininstitutenj.com) [973-539-6900](tel:9735396900) - [home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - [contact](http://veininstitutenj.com/contact/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Vein-Institute-of-New-Jersey-194043250629023/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) - [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01ac20b2-794f-4cd2-b641-85102eaee82c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter) - [Patient Portal](https://gateway.aprima.com/portal/home/11101) - [Home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - [Appointments](http://veininstitutenj.com/appointments/) - [Locations](https://www.veininstitutenj.com/appointments/locations/) - 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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Author: Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs/page/1) … 5 [6](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs/page/6) [![deep veins and superficial veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1268198201.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/deep-veins-vs.-superficial-veins-whats-the-difference) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/deep-veins-vs.-superficial-veins-whats-the-difference) ## [Deep Veins vs. Superficial Veins: What’s the Difference?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/deep-veins-vs.-superficial-veins-whats-the-difference) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [December 4th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/deep-veins-vs.-superficial-veins-whats-the-difference) Did you know that you had different types of veins situated in different parts and levels of your body? And depending on which vein you’re talking about, there could be various conditions that affect them. [![](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Carotid-Endarterectomy.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-carotid-endarterectomy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-carotid-endarterectomy) ## [What is a Carotid Endarterectomy?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-carotid-endarterectomy) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [August 16th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-is-a-carotid-endarterectomy) A carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure to remove potentially dangerous plaque from within the carotid artery. It is a procedure performed by a board-certified vascular surgeon, like the ones we have at The Cardiovascular Care Group. [![](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Carotid-Artery-Stenosis_300px-1.png)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/carotid-artery-stenosis-what-you-should-know) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/carotid-artery-stenosis-what-you-should-know) ## [Carotid Artery Stenosis: What You Should Know](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/carotid-artery-stenosis-what-you-should-know) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [July 22nd, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/carotid-artery-stenosis-what-you-should-know) Carotid Artery Stenosis is a term that refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries –two large blood vessels that deliver oxygenated blood to the large, front part of the brain. When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you may be at an increased risk for a stroke, the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. [![sclerotherapy treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Sclerotherapy.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) ## [9 Common FAQs for Spider Veins and Sclerotherapy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [February 7th, 2020](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/9-common-faqs-for-spider-veins-and-sclerotherapy) When it comes to treating veins, one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed by our vein doctors is sclerotherapy – the use of a liquid chemical called a sclerosant that is painlessly injected into the affected vein. [![princeton-map](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/princeton-map.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/our-princeton-vein-treatment-office-is-moving) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/our-princeton-vein-treatment-office-is-moving) ## [Our Princeton Vein Treatment Office is Moving!](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/our-princeton-vein-treatment-office-is-moving) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [June 7th, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/our-princeton-vein-treatment-office-is-moving) Effective June 29th, our Princeton Vein Institute of New Jersey office will be moving from its current location. [![iStock-504512433](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-504512433.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/spring-is-around-the-corner-are-you-thinking-about-your-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/spring-is-around-the-corner-are-you-thinking-about-your-veins) ## [Spring Is Around The Corner – Are You Thinking About Your Veins?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/spring-is-around-the-corner-are-you-thinking-about-your-veins) - by [Dr. Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs) - [March 22nd, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/spring-is-around-the-corner-are-you-thinking-about-your-veins) Winter may still be on your mind, so you may not be thinking about your veins since the colder weather lets you hide unsightly and visible veins under your clothing. However, now is the perfect time to think about getting those legs sexy and vein-free in time for when the warm weather rolls around. ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs/page/1) … 5 [6](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/michael-ombrellino-md-facs/page/6) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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