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Diego Hernandez

Vascular Surgeon | Male

15+ Years Experience

I graduated from the University of Michigan and attended Indiana University School of Medicine. I completed a General Surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan and practiced as a general surgeon for 8 years before completing a fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center/William Beaumont Hospital in 2010. I was in academic practice for 5 years and then became the first board-certified Vascular Surgeon in Southeast Michigan to establish an Outpatient Based Lab (OBL) in Bloomfield Hills in 2015. This allowed me to perform minimally invasive procedures in an office setting and take care of patients without the burden of being in a hospital setting.

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Bio

Specialities

Vascular Surgery

Education & Training

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Year: 1994

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Professional Memberships

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Awards and Publications

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In-network Insurances

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an interventional procedure, and how dose it differ from traditional surgery?

An interventional procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that is often performed under sedation and does not involve a general anesthetic. It is usually performed on an outpatient basis and is not done with any incisions. It allows a faster recovery and a return to normal, daily activities faster as compared to traditional surgery.

2. What conditions do you treat through interventional methods?

I treat vein conditions, such as May-Thurner syndrome or iliac vein compression. I also treat women who suffer from pelvic pain due to abnormal vein function (pelvic congestion syndrome) or because of fibroids and who do not wish to undergo a hysterectomy. I treat people with swelling of their legs, either because of a previous DVT/blood clot, after hip and/or knee surgery, after spine surgery or after having had other procedures to treat their vein disease. I also offer a minimally invasive option to treat knee pain in someone who does not wish to have a total knee replacement.

3. Are interventional procedures typically safer than traditional surgical methods?

Yes, interventional procedures tend to be safer than traditional surgery. The impact and stress on the body is less, the recovery is faster and the rate of complications is much less.

4. How do interventionalists determine the appropriate treatment methods for each patient?

Treatment options and decisions are based on a number of factors. I use my 25 years of experience to determine what is the best approach to a patient's problem.

5. What kind of training and certification do interventionalists undergo?

As a board-certified Vascular Surgeon, I did a 6 year residency in General Surgery, followed by a 2 year fellowship in Vascular Surgery. This is after having undergone 4 years of medical school.

6. How are interventional procedures evolving with new technologies and research?

Interventional procedures have benefited from new technology over the last 30 years. It is easier to integrate new technology into interventional procedures and the advancements in research findings are more adaptable when performing interventional procedures.

7. Are there any lifestyle or health factors that can influence the effectiveness of interventional treatments?

There are several lifestyle factors that can influence the effectiveness of an interventional procedure, but by far the most important one is tobacco use. Smoking and/or vaping affects the results of any procedure, delays healing and leads to increased complications.

8. Is there a support team that works with the interventionalist before, during, and after the procedure?

Yes, there is a support team that works with me to ensure the patient's well being throughout the entire journey of their condition. We spend a lot of time with education and because all the procedures are done in my office, each patient gets individualized attention before, during and after each procedure.

9. How do interventionalists coordinate care with other healthcare providers, such as primary care physicians or specialists?

As a Vascular Surgeon I am part of the team that takes care of patients. If I need clarification on a specific health issue, I reach out to the patient's primary care physician and in particular cases, to the specialist that is involved in their care.

10. Can I seek a second opinion if recommended for an interventional procedure, and how would I go about that process?

Yes, every patient is entitled to get a second opinion. There are few board certified Vascular Surgeons in the area, and I always try to provide different options for the specific patient condition.