Sarasota Vascular Specialists - The Vein & Artery Experts

Sarasota Vascular Specialists - The Vein & Artery Experts Drs. Lepore, Nair, Hershberger, Parrack, Wagner and Edwards are internationally renowned surgeons.

Sarasota Vascular Specialists is the only medical practice in the tri-county area dedicated to the treatment of patients with disorders of the veins and arteries - the Vascular System. As vascular specialists, we are uniquely trained and experienced to offer all forms of diagnosis and therapy for arterial and vein diseases including:

* Non-invasive vascular testing, CAT scans and MRA (Magnetic Imag
ing)
* Spider veins/ varicose vein treatment to include: sclerotherapy, laser therapy, in-office removal of varicose veins (ASAP, Microphlebectomy), in-office laser oblation of varicose veins (ELVS, VenaCure)
* Medications to treat and prevent diseases that affect blood vessels
* Endovascular diagnosis and treatments (angiography, balloon angioplasty and stents)
* Minimally invasive outpatient surgery
* Complex bypass surgical procedures
* Standard open and minimally invasive aneurysm surgery
* Laser Atherectomy
* Carotid surgery and carotid stenting

🎃 Happy Halloween from Sarasota Vascular Specialists!No tricks here—just treating your veins right! 🩸✨We’re keeping circ...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Sarasota Vascular Specialists!

No tricks here—just treating your veins right! 🩸✨

We’re keeping circulation flowing and spirits high all day long.

Remember: healthy veins are fang-tastic veins! 🧛♂️

Stay safe, stay spooky, and don’t let your arteries get clogged with candy! 🍫❤️

🕸️ Call us at (941) 294-5146 or visit sarasotavascular.com

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✨ Beauty starts with health. At Sarasota Vascular Specialists, we go beyond surface-level treatments by combining bioreg...
10/31/2025

✨ Beauty starts with health. At Sarasota Vascular Specialists, we go beyond surface-level treatments by combining bioregenerative aesthetics and energy medicine to support your body’s natural ability to heal, restore, and glow.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about how regenerative therapies can:
✔️ Stimulate collagen and elastin production
✔️ Improve skin tone and tissue repair
✔️ Support circulation and overall wellness
✔️ Align beauty with long-term health

💙 Healing meets beauty at every level.

📞 Call us today at (941) 294-5146 to learn more or request your appointment.

Learn more here 👉 https://sarasotavascular.com/unlocking-radiant-beauty-from-within-the-power-of-bioregenerative-aesthetics-and-energy-medicine/

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🕸️ Spider veins. You see them. You feel them.But you don’t have to live with them.Spider veins are tiny red, blue, or pu...
10/30/2025

🕸️ Spider veins. You see them. You feel them.
But you don’t have to live with them.

Spider veins are tiny red, blue, or purple lines just under the skin — most often on your legs or face. For some, they’re only cosmetic. For others, they bring aching, burning, or heaviness, especially after standing or sitting too long.

👉 Why do they appear? Genetics, hormones, pregnancy, aging, and long hours on your feet can all play a role. They can also signal venous insufficiency — when veins struggle to send blood back to the heart.

✨ The good news: You have options.

Move more, sit less

Wear compression stockings

Elevate your legs

Maintain a healthy weight

Ask about treatments like sclerotherapy or laser therapy

These solutions are quick, effective, and can improve both how your legs look and feel.

📞 Take the first step. Call Sarasota Vascular Specialists at (941) 294-5146 to learn about your treatment options.

10/29/2025

🎥 Whiteboard Wednesday with Dr. Inkyong Parrack

Topic: When (and How Often) Should You Get a Vascular Screening?

🩺 “Do I need vascular screening?” The short answer is yes — especially as vascular disease becomes more common in both younger and older adults. Whether due to genetics, diet, or lifestyle, early detection is key to prevention and long-term vascular health.

Dr. Inkyong Parrack explains the three main areas we screen:

1️⃣ Carotid arteries — checks for plaque buildup and stroke risk

2️⃣ Abdominal aorta — screens for aneurysms (especially if you have family history)

3️⃣ Leg arteries (ABI test) — evaluates blood flow and early signs of PAD

📅 When to get screened:

Ages 20–30: Optional baseline check

Ages 40–50: Essential if you have family history or risk factors

Ages 50+: Regular screening every few years or as advised by your vascular specialist

💡 “Prevention starts with awareness. A quick, painless vascular screening can help you make lifestyle changes before problems start.” — Dr. Parrack

👉 Schedule your vascular screening today and take control of your vascular health.

📍 Sarasota Vascular Specialists
📞 Call (941) 294-5146
🌐 sarasotavascularspecialists.com

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🚨 Aortic Dissections: Silent but Deadly 🚨Most people never see them coming — but uncontrolled high blood pressure is the...
10/28/2025

🚨 Aortic Dissections: Silent but Deadly 🚨

Most people never see them coming — but uncontrolled high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor. Aortic dissections happen when the inner wall of your body’s main artery tears, cutting off blood flow to vital organs. Without quick treatment, they can be fatal.

The good news? With the right knowledge and prevention, you can reduce your risk and protect your health.

👉 Learn more in our latest blog:
https://sarasotavascular.com/understanding-aortic-dissections-causes-risks-and-how-to-protect-your-health/

📞 Call Sarasota Vascular Specialists today at (941) 294-5146 to schedule your vascular health screening.

10/27/2025

💡 Dr. Jason Wagner on Why He Recommends Peritoneal Dialysis

Many patients ask Dr. Jason Wagner why he’s such a strong advocate for peritoneal dialysis — and his answer is simple: it gives patients their lives back.

Unlike traditional hemodialysis, which requires multiple long sessions each week at a dialysis center, peritoneal dialysis is performed at home. That means more time with family, more flexibility for work and travel, and fewer drastic blood pressure or electrolyte changes.

Aside from a kidney transplant, it’s one of the most natural and sustainable ways to manage kidney failure — helping patients maintain independence and a better quality of life.

Learn more about peritoneal dialysis and other vascular access options with Dr. Jason Wagner at SarasotaVascular.com

📞 Call (941) 294-5146

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It’s Ultrasound Tech Month!We’re shining a light on the amazing team that brings precision, compassion, and advanced tec...
10/24/2025

It’s Ultrasound Tech Month!

We’re shining a light on the amazing team that brings precision, compassion, and advanced technology to every patient experience.

Our ultrasound technologists are the experts behind the images — helping our physicians diagnose, treat, and care for our patients with accuracy and heart. 💙

Precision. Compassion. Technology. Every day.

🚨 Did you know?Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is silent but serious. It starts in your legs but can also endanger your ...
10/24/2025

🚨 Did you know?
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is silent but serious. It starts in your legs but can also endanger your heart.

👉 Watch for these warning signs:
• Leg pain or cramping when walking
• Tired, heavy legs
• Cold feet or toes
• Sores that heal slowly

👉 Who’s at risk?
If you have diabetes, smoke(d), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease, or are over 50 — you should get screened.

✅ Good news:
PAD is treatable! Lifestyle changes, medications, and minimally invasive procedures can restore blood flow and protect your heart.

📞 Call Sarasota Vascular Specialists today at (941) 294-5146 to schedule your vascular screening.

✨ At Sarasota Vascular Specialists, patient care isn’t just about procedures—it’s about people.Every smile, every conver...
10/23/2025

✨ At Sarasota Vascular Specialists, patient care isn’t just about procedures—it’s about people.

Every smile, every conversation, every moment of compassion makes a difference. Our dedicated team stands side by side, not only with each other but with every patient who walks through our doors. 💙

We’re here to guide, support, and care for you every step of the way—because vascular health is about more than treatment, it’s about trust, comfort, and community.

📞 Call us today at (941) 294-5146 to schedule your appointment.

10/22/2025

🎥 Whiteboard Wednesday with Dr. Edwards: Understanding Aneurysms

Sometimes aneurysms are discovered by accident — maybe during a CT scan for your lungs or abdomen. But once one is found, the big question becomes: Who treats it?

In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Dr. Edwards from Sarasota Vascular Specialists breaks it down:
🩺 Ascending aorta aneurysms → Treated by cardiac surgeons (often involving open-heart surgery).

🔁 Aortic arch & descending thoracic aorta → A team effort between cardiac and vascular surgeons, now with advanced minimally invasive stent technology that often means smaller incisions and faster recovery.

⬇️ Abdominal aorta aneurysms → Typically managed by vascular surgeons using stents custom-fitted to the patient’s anatomy.

We’re living in an exciting era for aneurysm care — where technology continues to advance and outcomes keep improving.

💬 If you or a loved one have been told you have an aneurysm, ask your doctor where it is — because that determines who should treat it.

📍 Sarasota Vascular Specialists
📞 Call (941) 294-5146
🌐 sarasotavascularspecialists.com

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🚨 Aortic Dissections: Silent but Deadly 🚨Most people never see them coming. The real danger? High blood pressure.Your ao...
10/21/2025

🚨 Aortic Dissections: Silent but Deadly 🚨

Most people never see them coming. The real danger? High blood pressure.

Your aorta is the body’s main blood highway—from your heart, through your chest, to your belly. When it tears, it’s called an aortic dissection—a medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated quickly.

What happens in a dissection:

A small tear forms in the inner wall of the aorta

Blood surges into the tear, splitting the layers of the vessel

Blood flow to vital organs—heart, brain, kidneys, gut, arms, or legs—can be cut off

Without urgent treatment, the outcome can be deadly

👉 The surprising part? Many patients don’t have clogged arteries or cholesterol problems. Their aorta looks “normal.” The silent trigger is years of uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Who’s at risk?

People with high blood pressure (the #1 cause)

Taller body types or certain shapes that add stress on the aorta

Anyone ignoring chest, belly, or back pain

How to protect yourself:
✔ Monitor your blood pressure regularly
✔ Take medications as prescribed
✔ Cut down on salt and processed foods
✔ Stay active and maintain a healthy weight
✔ Never ignore sudden chest or back pain—get help immediately

💡 Aortic dissections are rare, but deadly. High blood pressure is the silent force behind them. Protect your heart, protect your life.

📞 Call Sarasota Vascular Specialists today at (941) 294-5146 to schedule your vascular health screening.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.

🩸 New Clinical Study Aims to Transform Dialysis Access for Patients with End-Stage Kidney DiseasePeople living with end-...
10/20/2025

🩸 New Clinical Study Aims to Transform Dialysis Access for Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease

People living with end-stage kidney disease depend on safe and reliable dialysis access — yet traditional methods can come with challenges like infection, clotting, or narrowing of blood vessels.

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, led locally by Dr. Jason Wagner, vascular surgeon at Sarasota Vascular Specialists, is participating in a new multi-center clinical study testing aXess™, a next-generation restorative vascular access conduit developed by Xeltis.

Using Nobel Prize–winning polymer technology, the aXess conduit is designed to integrate with the body, allowing natural healing to regenerate tissue and form a new, living, and long-lasting blood vessel for dialysis access. Over time, the implant fully dissolves — leaving behind a durable access point made from the patient’s own cells and tissue.

🗣️ Dr. Jason Wagner shared:

“I am very excited to be a part of such a major step forward in the hemodialysis access space. This new technology will hopefully offer an opportunity to create resilient and lasting dialysis accesses, with a significantly lower potential for access complications such as strictures and infection.”

The study will enroll up to 140 patients at 20 sites across the country. Eligible participants are adults with end-stage kidney disease expected to need dialysis within six months.

📞 For local study information, contact (941) 917-2225 or researchinstitute@smh.com
🔗 Learn more: https://www.smh.com/Home/News-Events/Release/sarasota-memorial-participates-in-research-study-testing-axess-dialysis-conduit?trk=public_post_comment-text

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Sarasota Vascular Specialists is the only medical practice in the tri-county area dedicated to the treatment of patients with disorders of the veins and arteries - the Vascular System. As vascular specialists, we are uniquely trained and experienced to offer all forms of diagnosis and therapy for arterial and vein diseases including: * Spider veins/ varicose vein treatment to include: sclerotherapy, laser therapy, in-office removal of varicose veins (ASAP, Microphlebectomy), in-office laser oblation of varicose veins (ELVS, VenaCure) * Medications to treat and prevent diseases that affect blood vessels * Endovascular diagnosis and treatments (angiography, balloon angioplasty and stents) * Minimally invasive outpatient surgery * Complex bypass surgical procedures * Standard open and minimally invasive aneurysm surgery * Laser Atherectomy * Carotid surgery and carotid stenting