Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD, FACS
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
2685 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 320 Suwanee GA, 30024About
Dr. Uthan Vivek is a vascular surgeon practicing in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Vivek specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Vivek 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
Madras Medical College
Board Certification
general surgery
vascular surgery
endovascular surgery
American Board of Surgery
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Dr. Uthan Vivek, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
Do they put you to sleep for vein ablation?
Vein ablation is done either with sedation(sleep) or local anesthesia (awake). Dr. Uthan Vivek READ MORE
Do you get a general anesthetic for varicose veins?
No READ MORE
Does general anesthesia increase risk of DVT?
Maybe. READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
Yes READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for varicose vein treatment?
Usually either local or sedation. READ MORE
Should I go to the hospital for tachycardia?
Yes. You should as it could be Arrhythmia READ MORE
What are the risks involved in a vascular surgery?
Depends on the type of surgery. READ MORE
What are the main causes of an arterial blockage?
DM, high cholesterol, smoking and kidney disease. Healthy life styles may prevent Vascular problem. READ MORE
What causes sudden varicose veins?
There is no such thing as sudden varicose veins. READ MORE
Is an aortic aneurysm fixable?
No. READ MORE
What is claudication?
Possibly Perioheral arterial disease causing clarification symptoms. READ MORE
Will vascular surgery affect my diabetes?
No. READ MORE
Why does my leg swell if I have varicose veins?
Yes READ MORE
What is a vascular surgeon?
Specialized dedicated training for the arteries and veins in the body other than Heart and Brain makes the Vascular Surgeon who can not be compared with any other specialists. READ MORE
I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease last week.Please advise.
It depends on how bad the PAD disease is. You are young and if your symptoms are not severe then the medical management with regular walking, usually Aspirin and statins are the early disease management. READ MORE
What is a venogram?
Venogram is picture of the veins taken by injecting contrast dye via the distal vein to see the proximal vein. It is not that painful. READ MORE
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
Yes. but it depends on what the Duplex study of your veins show. The treatment options are compression socks, Sclerotherapy and if you have saphaneous veins reflux Ablation procedure. READ MORE
Do spider veins get worse?
No. READ MORE
How are blood clots in the veins diagnosed?
By US/Venous Duplex study. READ MORE
I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. Can it be treated with surgery?
There is no surgery for this condition. The treatment options are avoiding stress and cold and calcium channel blocker if you can tolerate the medication. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow- Fellow
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Georgia Vascular Surgery, and the American Venous Forum
Fellowships
- Wayne State University vascular surgery with special interest in endovascular surgery
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Uthan Vivek, who serves patients in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Dr. Vivek is an experienced board-certified vascular surgeon who has been providing vascular care in the Atlanta area at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic for 15 years. He has a proven bedside manner and understands the importance of being transparent with his patients about their diagnosis and treatment options.
Honored by patients for his on-time appointments and compassion, his special interests are carotid artery disease management, mesenteric artery stenosis, renal artery stenosis, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, and dialysis access management.
His hospital appointments are at Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and North Fulton Regional Hospital.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Vivek earned both his medical and postgraduate general surgery degrees at Madras Medical College in Chennai, India. He then moved to the United Kingdom where he further trained and was awarded the Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
Upon moving to the United States, he embarked on residency training in general surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. After graduation, he elected to pursue his long-term passion for vascular surgery, completing his fellowship in vascular surgery with special interest in endovascular surgery at Wayne State University in Michigan.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Dr. Vivek is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Georgia Vascular Surgery, and the American Venous Forum.
Holding Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification, he is also board-certified in general surgery, vascular surgery, and endovascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
Honored with the Top Doctor award consecutively for many years, Dr. Vivek has also been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2014), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2015).
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