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Dr. George Kozminski, MD

Internist

Dr. George Kozminski is an internist practicing in New Hartford, NY. Dr. Kozminski specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Kozminski provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
19 years Experience
Dr. George Kozminski, MD
  • New Hartford, NY
  • New York Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Would Factor V Leiden make pregnancy high-risk?

Yes. Pregnancy in of itself can increase the prevalence of VTE. That with a thrombophilia such as factor V Leyden would make it a high risk pregnancy.

Do compression socks help varicose veins?

Of course they do. They help to override the increase in local tissue pressure thereby assuring passive return. This would also decrease nighttime need to urinate.