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Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD is a vascular surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in vascular surgery. She graduated from University of Queensland School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
12634 Olive Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63141
4921 Parkview Place Suite 8a
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD graduated from University of Queensland School of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at Ochsner Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery/General Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Ochsner Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery/General Surgery
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Genevieve Ann Hayek, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$124
GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $124 |
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$118
FLOSEAL $118 |
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$21
SURGICEL NU-KNIT $21 |
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$18
Diamondback Peripheral $18 |
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Dr. Genevieve Hayek is a specialist in vascular surgery. She works in Saint Louis, MO. She attended the University of Queensland School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Hayek's areas of expertise include the following: peripheral artery disease (PAD), aortic aneurysm, and angioplasty. The average patient rating for Dr. Hayek is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Hayek appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more. She is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She has an open panel in St. Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.
