Don't Wait to Show Off Your Legs!

For the month of March we have focused on venous disease and treatments available at The Vein Center at Atlantic Medical Imaging for those suffering from varicose or spider veins. 

Dr. Michael Schmidling answered your most popular questions questions in our previous posts, It's Time to Show Off Those Legs!, Are Your Legs Summer Ready?, & Start Loving Your Legs Again!. In this segment he continues covering information on who can schedule a consultation appointment, insurance coverage, and what to expect with your first appointment. 


Who should consider scheduling a consultation appointment?


If there are symptoms that concern you such as leg heaviness and aching, restless legs, night cramps, or swelling,  now is the time to schedule a consultation. Often, after a few brief screening questions, we can schedule a free consultation appointment with one of our physicians. 

Are men at risk for venous disease? 

Although varicose and spider veins are more common in women, men are also at risk to develop them. As with women, the risk is greater with age.

What can a patient expect from their first visit? 

If there are no bulging veins, patients are typically scheduled for a complimentary consultation. Patients will be seen in our vein center in Galloway Twp or Hammonton. If sclerotherapy of spider veins is all that is required, then an appointment for this treatment can be set. 

If there are more significant findings, such as varicose veins, patients will be scheduled for a complete consultation. In these complete consultations appointments a more complete medical history and physical examination will be performed. To develop a comprehensive treatment plan, an ultrasound of the legs will be performed and reviewed with you. 

Is this covered by insurance?

Treatment of larger varicose veins is considered symptomatic and  typically covered by insurance. Treatment of spider veins can be considered cosmetic and not typically covered by insurance.  

Should patients be advised of any precautions with these procedures?

For certain procedures patients are advised to stop blood thinners and aspirin prior to the treatment, if cleared by their physician. Remember, as always do not stop taking any medications without first discussing this with your doctor. This will also be discussed prior to scheduling your treatment appointment. 

To schedule a consultation with AMI's Vein Center, or to get more information, please call (609)-652-6094.  

 

Welcome to AMI's Blog

Welcome to the Atlantic Medical Imaging Blog

Why we started this blog

Why did we start this blog? We can answer that in just five words: to educate, inform and empower. At Atlantic Medical Imaging, we believe that everyone needs to be their own healthcare advocate. In this day and age, people need to play an active role in their health care decisions. Your choices need to be made from an informed point of view.

This blog is one more way AMI is helping you become more informed.  Our hope is that this blog becomes your go-to resource for answers, insights and a deeper understanding of the important role medical imaging can play in your overall health.

We aim to establish an active online community, where AMI’s top physicians will share their personal insights on relevant medical issues. This is where you will find at-your-fingertips information on the latest technologies and procedures available at AMI. You’ll learn about health-centered events, new imaging experts added to our staff, and ways we’re giving back to the community through the AMI Foundation.

The importance of choosing wisely

There is a misperception among the general public that medical imaging is a commodity, and that one provider is as good as the next. The truth is, diagnostic imaging is a highly-specialized medical field and all providers are not created equal.

You should put as much thought into choosing your imaging provider as you would in selecting the right orthopedic surgeon or the best hospital for the birth of your child. The level of education, expertise and technology of your medical imaging provider can make all the difference between a proper diagnosis and a missed one.

Why AMI is a wise choice

At AMI, we are committed to serving the community by combining compassionate, sensitive patient care with delivery of the most rapid, accurate and advanced diagnostic imaging services possible. What began in 1964 as a one-man radiology practice has grown into a nationally recognized, full-service radiology practice with 39 board certified radiologists and an exceptional staff of 450. The physicians of AMI are board-certified radiologists, trained at some of the most renowned and respected universities and hospitals in the nation.

AMI specializes in MRI, CT, PET/CT imaging, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, DEXA scans, Fine Needle Aspirations, Core Biopsies, Nuclear Imaging and X-rays. AMI’s Breast Imaging, Cardiac Imaging and Vein Center have been recognized as Centers of Excellence.

When patients do their homework, they choose AMI

With an emphasis on using the latest medical imaging technology, providing the highest level of patient satisfaction, employing highly-educated staff, and providing numerous convenient locations, AMI strives to provide an exceptional experience for its patients and referring clinicians.

Since 1964, the people of southern New Jersey have put their trust in AMI. We continue to be committed to earning that trust every day. We understand that you have a choice in medical imaging. We want to be your choice.

We look forward to getting to know you through our blog…and vice versa.  Please feel free to post questions or suggested topics, and we’ll try to provide you with information that will be enlightening and helpful.