ALLEN P. LEE, MD, FACS

VASCULAR SURGEON

“Having first an engineering degree, it was the personal side of medicine that attracted me most to vascular surgery.”

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EDUCATION/TRAINING

Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship
Baylor University Medical Center

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of Vascular Surgery

MEET DR. ALLEN LEE

Vascular Diagnoses and Procedures Dr. Allen Lee Performs

Dr. Allen Lee offers a comprehensive range of vascular diagnoses and treatments aimed at addressing complex vascular issues. Here’s an overview of the types of diagnoses and procedures he specializes in:

Diagnostic Procedures

A detailed imaging test to locate blockages or other issues in the arteries.

A physical examination to detect abnormal sounds in the carotid arteries, indicating potential blockages.

Identifying narrowing of the carotid arteries which can lead to stroke.

Diagnosis and treatment of blood clots in deep veins, usually in the legs.

Diagnosing reduced blood flow to the intestines.

Detecting diseases that affect the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain.

Specialized Treatments

Combining open surgery and endovascular techniques to repair complex aneurysms.

Using heat to close off varicose veins.

Addressing aneurysms in the chest portion of the aorta.

Repairing aneurysms that occur where the thoracic and abdominal aorta meet.

Creating access points for patients requiring dialysis.

Surgical placement or removal of a shunt for dialysis patients.

Inserting a filter in the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism.

Emergency Treatments

Immediate treatment for mini-strokes to prevent future occurrences.

Restoring blood flow to tissues that have suffered from ischemia.

Addressing inflammation of the temporal arteries that can lead to severe complications like vision loss.

Surgical Procedures

Repairing a bulging area in the lower part of the aorta.

General surgeries aimed at correcting issues with the aorta.

Surgical removal of a lower limb due to severe vascular disease.

Creating an alternative route for blood flow around blocked arteries.

A minimally invasive procedure to treat varicose veins.

Removing varicose veins through small incisions.

Injecting a solution into veins to eliminate varicose and spider veins.

Bypassing blocked arteries in the lower extremities to restore blood flow.

Conditions Treated

Treating hardening or narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup.

Managing pain caused by too little blood flow, often during exercise.

Treating tissue death due to inadequate blood supply.

Specialized care for chronic wounds that do not heal properly.

Addressing narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys.

Offering multiple treatment options for these common vein issues.

Managing poor blood flow in the veins of the legs.

Dr. Allen Lee’s expertise spans a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and tailored vascular care.