Vascular Specialist with more than 25 years of experience
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Who we are
Theodore Pabst III, Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Pabst received his BA from John Hopkins University, Baltimore MD. He graduated with his MD from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He did a general surgery residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, Il. His Vascular Residency was at the University of Arizona Health Science Center in Tucson, AZ.
He is a professional member of The Society of Vascular Ultrasound, The Warren M Cole Society ( The University of Illinois Department of Surgery), Eastern Vascular Society, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.
Rebecca Carter Nurse Practitioner
Rebecca graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelors of Sciences in Nursing, RN. She then attended Stony Brook University and graduated with her Masters in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, and Sigma Theta Tau International.
What Do Vascular Surgeons Do?
Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat diseases of the vascular system. Your blood vessels –arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood and veins carrying blood back to the heart — are the roadways of your circulatory system. Without smoothly flowing blood, your body cannot function. Conditions such as hardening of the arteries can create “traffic jams” in your circulatory system, obstructing the flow of blood to any part of the body.
A vascular surgeon is able to do every kind of procedure.
Some specialists specialize in one or two kinds of vascular interventions, so their patients tend to get those treatments. Vascular surgeons are trained in everything: open, complicated surgery and in minimally invasive, endovascular procedures. Some patients need one, some need the other, while many need no surgery at all. Vascular surgeons are “treatment agnostic,” that is, they don’t prefer any kind of treatment over another. Patients can be assured they will get the best treatment for their particular need.
How do I know I need to see a vascular surgeon?
Typically, patients are referred to a vascular surgeon by their primary care physician. Sometimes patients become acquainted with a vascular surgeon after an unexpected event lands them in the hospital. You might be referred to a vascular surgeon if you see your regular doctor for pain in your legs, and learn that you have peripheral arterial disease, for example. If you are in a high risk category: are a smoker, diabetic, and/or have high blood pressure, you may be a candidate for starting a relationship with a vascular surgeon.
A vascular surgeon does far more than surgery.
A vascular surgeon makes sure patients with vascular health issues know and understand all their options. In short, vascular surgeons can do surgery, but they see and treat many patients who don’t require surgery. Many vascular problems can be treated with medication or exercise.
Vascular surgeons manage veins and arteries in every part of the body except the brain and the heart.
For example, vascular surgeons handle blocked carotid arteries in the neck. They treat the problems of the aorta (a large main artery) after it leaves the heart and enters the abdomen. Peripheral vascular disease, which often affects the arteries in the legs and feet, also is treated by a vascular surgeon.
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Tracey Phaneuf
I’ve had vascular problems most of my adult life. I’ve been seeing Dr. Pabst and Rebecca for a few years now. I was traveling to Albany Med for my procedures. But thank God I found Dr. Pabst and Rebecca. They are great at what they do. I just got out of the hospital from a procedure done by Dr. Pabst . It went amazingly smooth. (That’s not usually The case with me)The good Dr. Comes off a little cool at 1st but once you get to know him and trust him you’ll not find yourself in better hands anywhere else. I truly appreciate the work he’s done to make my quality of life better. A big thank you to to the good Dr. and his staff.
Jeff Lapierre
I recently had to get some vericose veins in my left leg treated( ive had them most of my life) as they moved down to my ankle and caused me pain and i gotta say I’m very impressed with the results, the two injections of the foam in my calf were vertually painless but the last one in my ankle hurts alittle but they told me up front that that one was gonna cause discomfort for awhile so i was warned. Also the staff was awesome and definetly a great team of people right down to the poor office girl who doesnt like the site of blood but held my foot raised for 10 min to help out( I’ll spare her by not mentioning her name) a big shout out to her and Rebecca Carter N.P. for their great work.
Liz Garrand
I’ve had nothing but a positive experience with Champlain Valley Vascular. Dr. Pabst and his entire staff are incredibly friendly and make the experience much less stressful. My only regret is I didn’t get my legs checked sooner! I highly recommend!
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Theodore Pabst III
Vascular Surgeon
Rebecca Carter
Nurse Practitioner
Mandy Duell
Office Manager
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Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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