Dr. Lina M. Vargas, MD, FACS, RPVI

Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery

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13528 Summerport Village Parkway Windermere FL, 34786 Show map

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Dr. Lina Vargas Abello is a vascular surgeon practicing in WINDERMERE, FL. Dr. Vargas abello specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Vargas abello 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

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 2005

Board Certification

Vascular Surgery (Surgery)

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Dr. Lina M. Vargas, MD, FACS, RPVI

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Venous Disorders
Veins are blood vessels that return blood from the tissues to the heart, and in the case of veins in the legs, this return occurs against gravity. Veins have valves that facilitate circulation of blood towards the heart but when these valves become insufficient, they allow blood to pool down and...

How to treat hardened arteries?
It depends on the location of the hardened arteries and if they are causing symptoms secondary to decreased blood flow downstream to a narrowing or occlusion. If on the heart, a cardiologist would be the right specialist to see but if in the aorta (largest blood vessel in the body) or any of its branches, like arteries in the neck, arms, legs or abdomen, you should see a Vascular Surgeon. As Vascular Surgeons we are trained and capable of offering all possible alternatives including medical therapy, endovascular or open procedures to treat your specific issues. I recommend consulting with a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon for your vascular problems. READ MORE
Will varicose veins go away if I lose weight?
Once you have developed varicose veins they will not go away unless treated, but they may become less visible and cause you less discomfort and pain with weight loss as the elevated pressure inside the veins will be relieved to some degree by losing weight. Similarly, results following treatment for varicose veins will be better when patients have lost weight. When ablation is performed for venous insufficiency in obese patients, long term results are not as effective as they would be on patients who are not overweight. READ MORE
Are lumpy varicose veins dangerous?
Lumpy varicose veins are not dangerous per se but they may be a sign and indication of a medical condition called venous insufficiency. This condition is not life-threatening but can be very disabling in the long term as its progression is slow but irreversible without adequate diagnosis and treatment. Fortunately diagnosis is easily performed in the comfort of our office with an ultrasound and treatment, when indicated, is very quick and low risk, also performed in our office. There is no downtime with the treatment and many patients elect to go back to work following their procedures! READ MORE
Will compression socks help varicose veins?
Compression stockings will not cure varicose veins but they will help with preventing them from getting larger over time when used consistently and will also help with preventing symptoms of heaviness and tiredness of legs at the end of the day in patients who have venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Compression stockings are the first line treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins and a trial of compression is always required prior to performing any interventions. Make sure to purchase compression stockings from your surgeons office or a specialized store after being adequately measured. Stockings purchased online or at stores like pharmacies and grocery stores are not tailored to your individual measurements so they won't be as comfortable and effective! READ MORE
How dangerous are spider veins?
Hello! That is a great question! Spider veins are not dangerous or have negative effects but occasionally they can be related to venous insufficiency or deep venous problems. Usually they are present without any other venous pathology and can be treated with sclerotherapy or laser if there are cosmetic concerns. A simple ultrasound evaluation performed in our office can determine if there is an underlying superficial or deep venous problem. If identified, a comprehensive plan will be formulated tailored to each patient's symptoms and concerns. Most times this will include compression therapy and lifestyle modification but can sometimes include simple and painless procedures performed in the comfort of our office and with minimal to no downtime. For more information visit our website www.tveflorida.com. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Venous InsufficiencyChronic venous obstructionDeep vein thrombosisSpider vein treatment and sclerotherapyDialysis access creation and maintenanceArterial insufficiencyCarotid artery diseaseCentral venous accessInferior Vena Cava Filter placement and removalCosmetic laser for vascular lesions, sun damage, active acne, acne scarsLaser treatment and fractional ablation for facial rejuvenation and improvement of skin quality

Awards

Orlando Top Doctor 2020 2 Orlando Style Magazine

Treatments

Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

Society for Vascular Surgery
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
American Venous Forum
Pan-American Medical Association

Internships

Cleveland Clinic

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic

Professional Society Memberships

American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society, Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society, Women in Thoracic Surgery, The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network

Articles and Publications

Dr. Vargas has published various research articles.

What do you attribute your success to?

Dr. Vargas chose Vascular Surgery for the variety of procedures she gets to perform. She also is able to form a relationship with her patients by following up with them on a regular basis. Dr. Vargas attributes her success to her passion for the field, being good with her hands, and creating a good rapport with her patients.

Dr. Lina M. Vargas, MD, FACS, RPVI's Practice location

The Vascular Experts Florida

13528 Summerport Village Parkway -
Windermere, FL 34786

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New patients: 407-612-7738

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Dr. Lina M. Vargas, MD, FACS, RPVI has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Vascular Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Lina M. Vargas, who serves patients in Windermere, Florida.

Dr. Vargas is the only female, Spanish-speaking, Board-Certified vascular surgeon in the Greater Orlando area. She leads The Vascular Experts Florida in Windermere, Florida.

With the goal to create a practice that is patient-centered, Dr. Vargas devotes as much time as necessary to address every patient’s concerns, as well as to explore all options to achieve the best possible result in an ideal setting. She specializes in both superficial and deep venous diseases including spider vein treatment, venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis and obstruction, pelvic congestion syndrome, as well as dialysis access creation and maintenance and all aspects of arterial disease. She also specializes in cosmetic laser for skin rejuvenation, sun damage, and vascular lesions in all parts of the body as well as treatment of acne and rosacea with laser treatment.

Prior to opening The Vascular Experts Florida, Dr. Vargas served as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Vascular Surgery at Duke University in North Carolina. After relocating to Orlando, she joined the Vascular Institute of Central Florida – Advent Health Medical Group to offer world-class vascular surgery care to patients at Celebration Health.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Vargas is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, the Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society, the American Venous Forum, the Florida Vascular Society, the Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society, Women in Thoracic Surgery, and The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. She holds privileges at Advent Health and is a distinguished member of the Pan American Medical Association, the Colombo American Medical Association, and other prestigious medical associations in the Central Florida area.

Pertaining to her academic background, Dr. Vargas received her medical degree from Pontifical Xavierian University in Colombia. She then went on to complete her postgraduate training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio where she also completed a research fellowship in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery.

Following her training, she became Board-Certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, which 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. Additionally, she obtained her certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Noted for her expertise, Dr. Vargas has an extensive background in research and has published articles and book chapters on topics including aortic dissection, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysm treatment and management of complications, acute limb ischemia, dialysis access, and arterial closure devices. She has presented her research in the United States as well as internationally.

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.

Dr. Vargas chose vascular surgery for the variety of conditions she treats and the different open and endovascular procedures that she can offer her patients. She is proud of the relationships she is able to build with her patients and their family members as some of the vascular conditions require life-long treatment and surveillance. Dr. Vargas attributes her success to being a great surgeon who is passionate about her field, but mostly, to be a caring and compassionate physician who devotes time to listening and addressing her patient’s questions and concerns.