- Medical Weight LossInitially, the team recommends lifestyle changes to improve blood circulation like regular exercise, weight loss if you’re overweight, and not spending too much time standing or sitting. The team might also suggest you wear compression stockings to support blood circulation.
- Family PracticeBefore we develop your lung cancer treatment plan, we spend time getting to know you and learn about your personal and family health history. We also perform specialized tests to confirm your diagnosis and determine the stage of your lung cancer.
- Cancer CareAccording to the American Lung Association, more than 154,000 Americans die from lung cancer every year. Lung cancer accounts for one-fourth of all cancer-related deaths, and lung cancer care exceeds $13.4 billion every year (not including lost productivity).
- Lung CancerWith an experienced team of specialists, Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates provides the highest quality care to patients suffering from many thoracic and vascular diseases including; advanced lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, hyperhidrosis, emphysema, carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysms, limb threat, dialysis access, varicose veins, and more.
- UltrasoundThe RTVA Vascular Laboratory was the first of it’s kind in the region. It is highly respected and recognized as the place where the most accurate ultrasound and vascular testing can be found.
- MRIAfter doing a physical exam and discussing your symptoms, your provider might order diagnostic tests. Imaging scans like an MRI show the area in greater detail.
- Computed TomographyTo confirm or rule out a diagnosis, your provider will run diagnostic tests like blood work, urinalysis, vascular ultrasound, CT scan, and/or MRI.
- ChemotherapyChemotherapy is an anti-cancer drug. We may administer chemo before your surgery to shrink the tumor and/or after your surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells.
- Radiation TherapyLike chemo, radiation therapy seeks to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. We may use any of several techniques, depending on your unique case, including...
- Radiation OncologyTreating esophageal cancer can involve surgery, radiation oncology, and chemotherapy. Wherever possible, the team at Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates uses minimally invasive surgical techniques when operating on the esophagus.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryYou might already know how uncomfortable heartburn (acid reflux) can be when it burns your esophagus, but did you know that heartburn can lead to more serious diseases? The experienced team at Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates has considerable experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the esophagus, using minimally invasive surgery when they can. The practice has offices in Washington Heights, Manhattan, in New York City; Pomona, Goshen, and Fishkill, New York; and Englewood, New Jersey. Call your nearest office today or book an appointment online.
- Vascular SurgeryWe understand how challenging a life on hemodialysis can be. The Rockland Center for Vascular Surgery is dedicated to the management of your dialysis access. The center is staffed by Board-Certified Vascular Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, dialysis nurses; critical care nurses and Vascular Technicians. We are all focused on providing you with convenient and comfortable care in creating maintaining your dialysis access. It’s our caring staff that sets us apart.
- BotoxThe Palisades Vein Center’s philosophy is unique in that when we treat your legs’ varicose and spider veins we not only seek a superb clinical outcome but a beautiful outcome as well. We may be highly skilled doctors, but frankly, we also like to think of ourselves as artists. If you want to end the embarrassment of varicose veins and show your legs again, come see us. Our goal is to bring back your more youthful, more healthy and more vibrant legs – often without surgery. Come see how easy we can make it to “love your legs again.” “The Palisades Vein Center also offers a full range of medi-spa services including CoolSculpt, Botox, facial fillers, Ulthera and others”
- Laparoscopic SurgeryIf other treatments don’t work, the team at Rockland Thoracic & Vascular Associates can do a procedure called Nissen fundoplication, a laparoscopic surgery used to treat GERD. It’s important not to let GERD continue as it can cause Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer.
- PsoriasisDr. “Leg”, Thank you so much for the great job you did on my leg veins. Psoriasis was an awful problem but it cleared up!
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- Physical TherapyPulmonary rehabilitation involves taking part in regular physical therapy sessions and exercise. This increases oxygen intake, reduces shortness of breath, and helps keep you healthier.
- Shoulder Pain