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Dr. Neal R. Barshes, MPH, MD is a vascular surgeon in Sugar Land, TX specializing in vascular surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Neal R. Barshes, MPH, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Neal R. Barshes, MPH, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Neal R. Barshes, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Neal R. Barshes, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$564
EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $423 |
GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $103 |
C3 Delivery System $38 |
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$217
Zenith $48 |
COOK $47 |
Cook Medical AAA $41 |
Cook Medical Thoracic $32 |
Cook Medical Zenith $24 |
Other $24 |
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$205
Anti-Bacterial $102 |
$102 |
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$179
VAC THERAPY $95 |
VAC VERAFLO $84 |
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$151
AI - Accessories $44 |
AI - AAA $43 |
Cook Medical AAA $28 |
AI - Thoracic $19 |
PI - Embolization $18 |
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$680
ENTRE $113 |
Angiojet $104 |
Atherectomy Device $92 |
ENDURANT IIS $88 |
Vascular $65 |
Other $218 |
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Dr. Neal Barshes' areas of specialization are general practice and surgery; he sees patients in Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX. After completing medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Barshes include stent placement (stenting), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and angioplasty. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Barshes include: Clark Faculty Service Award, Baylor College of Medicine; Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine; and Top Doctor: Vascular Surgery. Dr. Barshes's hospital/clinic affiliations include U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Baylor College of Medicine.
