The Center for Vascular Medicine has published the Summer Newsletter with several key articles on current medical issues. Here are highlights from this issue, which is available for download here.Increased patient coverage with ACA: under the new regulations put forth in the Affordable Care Act, patients with chronic kidney and vascular disease are no longer denied insurance coverage due to ?existing condition? status. Post Thrombotic Syndrome: there is a significant risk of developing this disorder for DVT patients who have lifestyle risk factors such as obesity and who did not receive effective care for DVT initially. This chronic health concern can lead to a decreased quality of life for patients, including lost productivity and increased healthcare costs. Managing the growing Hemodialysis patient population: with the recent addition of vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Malone to the staff of Center for Vascular Medicine, we have begun to expand our services for end stage renal disease patients. We now offer Dialysis Access Outpatient Services in our Greenbelt location. At the Center for Vascular Medicine we strive to serve patients who suffer from a range of often chronic vascular diseases. Our warm, patient focused outpatient centers provide non and minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options that have helped many restore their health and reclaim their daily quality of life. Here are several vascular conditions we treat:PADDeep Vein ThrombosisRenal Vascular DiseaseVascular Pelvic PainIf you have been suffering with leg, pelvic area or arm pain or consider yourself at higher risk of vascular disease due to a family history or lifestyle factors, schedule an appointment with one of our physicians. It could be life saving! ...read more

Thestaffof the Center for Vascular Medicine strive to provide quality patient care in a warm and compassionate environment. They focus on the needs of each and every patient, taking the time to listen to their concerns and frustrations to ensure their treatment is appropriate and successful. Patient education is also an important facet of treatment at the Center for Vascular Medicine and helps to alleviate any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing. There is no greater compliment than the manytestimonialsreceived that recognize and appreciate their efforts. Here is a sampling of our recent patient reviews: Anonymous?The best firm ever. They are just amazing, how they all work together to make it all happen in a comfortable way. I just love them for taking the time to save my limb and to help me life a better life.? Rankin B.?He (the physician) answered my questions thoroughly, was very kind and personable. Seemed to truly care about my comfort and health.? Anonymous?Excellent staff and wonderful experience and care before and after procedure.very attentive to my needs as a patient.even gave me food after my procedure, which was a definite plus!? Anonymous?Before, I had so much pain and couldn?t lye on my left side. Since the procedure I?m not in any pain and I can lay on my side. When can I go bungie jumping?? If you suffer with leg or pelvic pain, schedule a consultation at one of ourconvenient locationsin Maryland and become one of our many satisfied patients who were successfully treated for vascular disease and have a renewed daily quality of life. ...read more

Dr. Gaurav Lakhanpal joins Center For Vascular Medicine with a special interest in complex peripheral and coronary interventions. Prior to joining CVM, he was the Assistant Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory& Coronary Interventions at the NASH Heart Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. In addition, he was a visiting consultant at East Carolina Heart Institute. ...read more