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Surgical & Vein Care |
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Gustavo
von der Lancken, M.D. |
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Wesley
Harris, M.D. |
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Victor
Ruiz, M.D. |
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Address:
2044 Madison Avenue, Suite 27,Granite City, IL 62040 |
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Address:
2246 State Route 157, Suite 200,Glen Carbon, IL 62034 |
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Phone
& Fax:(618) 451-7600,(618) 451-7685 |
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Gustavo
von der Lancken, M.D. |
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Specialty:
General Surgery |
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Medical
School: St. Louis University Medical School |
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Residency:
St. Louis University Hospital |
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Interests:
Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment, Colon Surgery (including
laparoscopic), Breast Biopsy, Hemorrhoid Removal, Hernia
Repair, Gal Bladder and Appendix Removal |
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Wesley
Harris, M.D. |
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Specialty:
General Surgery |
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Board
Certification: Surgery |
| Medical
School: Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Residency:
Howard University Hospital |
| Interests:
Colon Surgery (including laparoscopic), Breast Biopsy,
Hemorrhoid Removal, Hernia Repair, Gal Bladder and Appendix
Removal |
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| Victor
Ruiz, M.D. |
| Specialty:
Thoracic & Vascular Surgery |
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Certification: Thoracic Surgery, Surgery |
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School: Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla,
Colombia |
| Residency:
St. Luke’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center,
East Carolina University |
| Interests:
Carotid Artery Surgery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery,
Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Bloodless
Medicine & Surgery |
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| Accepting
new patients? Yes |
Referring
Physicians: Primary Care Physicians,Oncologists,Ob/Gyn,
Gastroenterologists |
| Meet
the Staff: |
| Sarah
Crenshaw, Practice Manager |
| Chrissy |
| Michelle |
| Sarah
B. |
| Peggy |
| Links
for more information: |
| Vascular
Web |
| Varicose
& Spider Veins |
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| Physician
Ad: |
| Health
Now Article – July 2007 |
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| 10
ways to faster recovery from surgery … |
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speedy recovery from surgery starts before you ever enter
the operating room. Before surgery: |
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A positive attitude is the best approach to surgery. Talk
to a someone else who has had the same procedure, so you
know what you can expect. Keep an open mind. |
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Gather information about your specific procedure. Ask
the doctor for written materials or use the internet or
the library. Make a list of questions you want your physician
to answer ahead of time. Find out if you will need physical
therapy and talk to the therapist ahead of time. |
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Weight control is very important. Try to lose extra pounds
if you are overweight. Exercise can improve strength and
reduce pain. |
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Get organized, plan meals, housekeeping and other assistance
if necessary. Get your house ready. Arrange furniture
so nothing will be in the walk-way during recovery. Arrange
cabinets, closets and drawers so everything is within
reach and without the need to reach, bend or stretch. |
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Choose a comfort zone before surgery, whether it’s
a chair, bed or the floor with pillows. If your bed is
on the second floor, you may need to prepare to sleep
on the first floor for a little while. Keep the telephone
at your bedside or near your comfort zone with a list
of numbers that you may need. |
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| After
Surgery: |
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Communicate! When you wake up after surgery, don’t
be afraid to ask questions and don’t be afraid to
ask for help. Make your needs known. |
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Physical discomfort after surgery may be of concern. Now
is the time to start working at getting your strength
back. |
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Physical therapy is extremely important in gaining strength.
Being faithful in keeping your therapy sessions will aide
tremendously in building your strength as well as help
prevent complications. |
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Rest and naps are an essential part of healing. Don’t
over work yourself. Take time to rest while your body
mends. |
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A healthy diet is of great importance. The right food
and drink can help regain strength and speed up the healing
process. |
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