Alison J. Garten, DPM, CWSP, cPed

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Facilitating Insurance Coverage For Venous Ablation Procedures

06/26/2014

This is a follow up to my previous blog post regarding venous ablation procedures (see http://tinyurl.com/odulpd4 ). I recently had an eye-opening conversation with a vascular surgeon, Jane Lingelbach, MD, with whom I work closely at...

This is a follow up to my...

06/26/2014

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A Closer Look At Venous Insufficiency And Wound Healing In Women

08/24/2015

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

The American Association for Women Podiatrists executive board members recently had a panel discussion on special considerations when it comes to surgery, biomechanics and wound care in the female patient. My topic was women and wound...

The American Association for...

08/24/2015

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When Should You Refer Patients For Venous Ablation?

05/20/2014

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

I often have patients at the wound center who get referrals to me for care after a venous ablation procedure. I researched the procedure to explore what is involved and when we should be referring patients to a vein clinic or a vascular...

I often have patients at the...

05/20/2014

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Keys To Diagnosing And Addressing Hypergranulation Tissue

06/29/2015

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

Last week, I had a medical representative come into the wound care center to see the use of one of her company’s products on a patient I was treating. While I was examining the patient, she expressed curiosity at the proud flesh granulation...

Last week, I had a medical...

06/29/2015

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