SCAN FYI 10.7.26: When to Consult a Vascular Surgeon

A vascular surgeon deals with the arteries and veins in our bodies, excluding the heart and brain. Our guest today is Dr. Alan Dietzek, Chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. He shared several of the reasons you might need to consult a vascular surgeon. Reasons include serious problems with arteries and more common challenges like varicose veins. We also learned that walking 30 minutes a day is one of the most effective lifestyle changes you can make to overcome pains in your calf and thighs. Dr. Alan Dietzek, Vascular Surgeon Chairman Dept of Vascular Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center Office: Hope Tower, 19 Davis Avenue, Floor 4, Neptune, NJ 07753 Call 732.212.6598 To learn more about SCAN, call 732.542.1326 or visit www.scannj.org.