Dr. Randy Shafritz MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
125 Paterson St Suite 4100 New Brunswick NJ, 08901Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Randy Shafritz is a vascular surgeon practicing in New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Shafritz specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Shafritz diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Randy Shafritz MD's Expert Contributions
What is a venogram?
Venagrams are studies of the veins with contrast agents. It can be done by placing an iv in arm arm or leg. Typically they are not painful. Just the placement of the iv may be. Have them use a lidocaine patch on the skin where the iv is going to lessen the pain READ MORE
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
Yes there is treatment but the trestment depends on the cause. You should see a vein specialist in your area READ MORE
Can bypass surgery work for someone with diabetes and BP?
Yes if she needs it READ MORE
Do varicose veins come back after treatment?
Not necessarily no. Vein disease is progressive and about 20% of people will continue to have problems requiring treatment in the same or other leg. READ MORE
Is an aortic aneurysm fixable?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a condition that will need to be addressed by a qualified vascular surgeon; I can't advise you about specifics because fixing it depends on the location and size of it. However, it is fixable. Please have your primary care physician refer you to a vascular surgeon who performs endovascular aneurysm repairs on a regular basis. READ MORE
Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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