What does a Vascular Surgeon do?

Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat diseases of the vascular system.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the vascular Surgeon?

Investigations like Angiogram, Ankle-Brachial Index, Toe-Brachial Index (TBI), Carotid Duplex, Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Test and Duplex Ultrasound.

What are the typical symptoms to consult a Vascular Surgeon?

Smptoms like Varicose veins, swollen, twisted veins that can cause pain or aching in your legs, Venous ulcers and arterial and diabetic (neuropathic) wounds, which are nonhealing wounds that result from poor blood flow, especially in the legs.

How serious is vascular surgery?

It does have some poetntial complications like Myocardial infarction etc.

What is the difference between a vascular surgeon and a cardiovascular surgeon?

Cardiologists are medical specialists who are qualified to diagnose heart or cardiovascular system issues and perform some treatments whereas the Vascular surgeons operate on patients and can work on any part of the human body except the cardiovascular system or brain.

Dr Basam Mikaiel Toubal, Vascular Surgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr Basam Mikaiel Toubal

Dr. Basam Mikaiel Toubal is one of the trusted Vascular Surgeons practicing in Dubai, UAE.
He has been practicing for the past 25 years.
His expertise lies in the management of diabetic foot, stripping of varicose veins, venous ulcers, Chronic venous milcery, Arteriosclerosis, DVT and IVC filters, Hemodialysis (AVF & Permcath), sympathectomy VATS, Thoracic outlet, Radiofrequency open ligations, phlebectomy, EVLA, and open revascularizations of all arteries.
He is a speaker and the chairperson of conferences like the International surgical conference (UAE) and the Al Riyad vascular conference.
He is a member of the French Surgery Association.

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