Feng Qin, MD, leverages more than three decades of experience as a vascular surgeon that began with a fellowship in vascular surgery at Shanghai Second Medical University in China. Feng Qin, MD, was also a research fellow at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and now serves as the attending vascular surgeon at three hospitals in New York.
A surgical subspecialty, vascular surgery involves the comprehensive medical management of the vascular system. This system, also known as the circulatory system, consists of all the arteries and veins that enable blood to move throughout the body. Vascular surgeons treat an array of conditions that range from abdominal aortic aneurysms and venous thrombosis to arterial disease and varicose veins.
Varicose veins are large, visible veins that are most often found in the legs of patients. Although they are not a serious medical condition, varicose veins can cause discomfort, color changes in the skin, rashes, and sores. The condition results from increased blood pressure in the veins, which can be caused by obesity, old age, and inactivity, among other risk factors. Moreover, the condition can be exacerbated by sitting or standing for extended periods, as blood can pool in the legs, increasing pressure and causing discomfort.
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