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Specialty:: Surgery, Vascular
Department Affiliation:: Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License:: A60026
Phone:: 310-825-3684
Health Plans:: Accepted Plans

Links: uclahealth.org/venouscenter
uclahealth.org/heart/aortic
uclahealth.org/heart
uclahealth.org/vasculitis

Primary Office: UCLA Vascular Surgery Santa Monica
Primary Address: 1304 15th Street
Suite 102
Santa Monica, California 90404
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Phone: 310-825-3684

Medical Board Certifications: Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 2005
Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001-2003
Residency: General Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1995-2001
Internship: General Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1994-1995
Degree: University of Arizona Medical Center, MD, 1994

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evaluation & Management
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It delivers oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta. Over time, the blood vessel balloons and is at risk for bursting (rupture) or separating (dissection). This can cause life threatening bleeding and potentially death.
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Carotid Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke.
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Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical treatment for carotid artery disease. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to the brain. In carotid artery disease, these arteries become narrowed. This reduces blood flow to the brain and could cause a stroke.
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Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular repair is a type of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. This is a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart that is at risk for rupture. During the procedure, the weak section of the aorta is treated to prevent it from tearing.
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General Vascular
Vascular Conditions and Diseases
There are many vascular conditions that require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview, including Overview of the Vascular System, Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Claudication, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Renal Vascular Disease, Varicose Veins, Medical Management of Vascular Conditions, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Cerebral Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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Limb Salvage
Peripheral Aneurysm
Peripheral Artery Evaluation & Treatment
Peripheral Venous Evaluation
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. Varicose veins happen in the veins near the surface of the skin (superficial). The blood moves towards the heart by one-way valves in the veins. When the valves become weakened or damaged, blood can collect in the veins. This causes the veins to become enlarged.
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Vena Cava Filter
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device that can stop blood clots from going up into the lungs. The inferior vena cava is a large vein in the middle of your body. The device is put in during a brief surgery.
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Venous Disease
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when your leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to your heart.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Endarterectomy

Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Vascular Conditions and Diseases

Varicose Veins

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement

Chronic Venous Insufficiency