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More than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of vascular disease, which encompasses an array of disorders affecting the veins and arteries. These can range from life-threatening conditions such as blood clots and other arterial blockages to less-dangerous but painful diseases such as varicose veins.
The vascular surgeons of Emory Crawford Long Hospital have been at the forefront of the great medical progress that has been made in recent years for the minimally invasive treatment of vascular disease. Endovascular catheters, stents and grafts can be used to avoid what once was the necessity of large incisions during surgeries, and they now are used routinely for treatment and diagnosis of vascular disease.
One of the more widely known vascular procedures, angioplasty, has been in practice for 25 years. This minimally invasive procedure has saved millions of lives through use of a balloon catheter inserted in the arterial artery and inflated to restore blood flow to the heart. Today, the vascular surgeons of Emory Crawford Long Hospital also use stent grafts and other endovascular devices to diagnose and treat blockages throughout the body, including thoracic and abdominal aneurysms. The types of cases that can be treated with minimally invasive measures are expanding daily. Some instances, however, still require major surgery to repair arterial obstruction and aneurysms. The success of bypass grafts and other modern vascular techniques has revolutionized the world of traditional surgery. The vascular surgeon teams at Emory Crawford Long Hospital are part of that revolution - as well as experts on all the latest procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease.
For more information about Emory Crawford Long Hospital Vascular Surgery services or physicians, please call 404-778-2000.
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Our mission is in diagnosis and treatment of all forms of peripheral vascular disease, both arterial and venous. Our three-man Emory affiliated private practice has been at Emory Crawford Long Hospital since 1971. |
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Practice limited to Vascular Surgery |
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George M. Skardasis, M.D., F.A.C.S. Graduated Medical School, University of Athens, Greece, 1959. General Surgery Residency at Emory University Hospital and Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Dr. Skardasis established his Vascular Surgery Practice at Emory Crawford Long Hospital in 1978. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Emory University and Chief of Section of Vascular Surgery, Emory Crawford Long Hospital. Dr. Skardasis is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of the International Society for Vascular Surgery and a Fellow of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery. He is a past president of the Atlanta Vascular Society. Dr. Skardasis is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery for General and Vascular Surgery.
William M. McKinnon, M.D., F.A.C.S. Graduated Emory University School of Medicine 1974. General Surgery & Vascular training at Emory University Hospitals. He has been in practice at Emory Crawford Long Hospital since 1980. Dr. McKinnon is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Emory University and Associate Medical Director, Emory Crawford Long Hospital. He is past president of Atlanta Vascular Society, member of Society for Vascular Surgery and Southern Association for Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow, American College of Surgeons and Board Certified in General and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Jay S. Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S. Graduated Emory University School of Medicine 1985. General and Vascular Surgery training at Emory University Hospital completed in 1991. He served as Chief of Vascular Surgery, Keesler Air Force Base in MS 1991-1995. He has been in practice at Emory Crawford Long Hospital since 1995. Dr. Miller is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Emory University and a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Southern Associate of Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is Board Certified in General and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. |
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Complete diagnostic facilities for evaluation and treatment of arterial and venous diseases including aneurysms, carotid disease and leg bypasses; endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease to include balloons & stents (less invasive), and extensive experience and expertise with hemodialysis accesses. Complete management of varicose veins. |
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Patients are accepted by physician referral only with the exception of varicose veins. Varicose vein patients may self refer, but must have a referral prior to their visit if a referral is required by their insurance. Appointments may be made by calling 404-681-3190. We participate in a number of insurance plans including Medicare & Medicaid. To verify that we participate with your particular insurance plan, contact the customer service number on your insurance card. All insurance referrals are required at the time of your visit. Contact your insurance carrier to verify if a referral is required to see a specialist. All co-payments are expected at the time of service, cash or check only. We do not accept debit or credit cards. |
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Peachtree Vascular Associates, P.C.
550 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 1085
Crawford Long Medical Office Tower
Atlanta, GA 30308-2232 |
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Office Phone: 404-681-3190
Fax: 404-681-3193
Office Manager: Pamela Rhoton |
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