Dr. John F. Gallagher runs Long Island’s premier clinic for vein treatment services and helps patients deal with varicose veins, spider veins, and various other vein issues. As part of Advanced Dermatology’s growing capabilities, Dr. Gallagher’s revolutionary techniques can help relieve discomfort, improve appearance, and enhance your venous health. For over 30 years, Dr. John F. Gallagher has been practicing General and Vascular Surgery, including patient care, resident training and clinical research. He is a Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon, as well as past President of the Eastern Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. For over 15 years, he served as the Director of Surgery at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Dr. Gallagher has narrowed down his concentration over the past few years to the treatment of all kinds of venous disease. He now conducts seminars and on-site training for physicians interested in venous disease, along with a clinical study comparing the efficiency of laser and sclerotherapy for the treatment of spider veins. He focuses strongly on both the cosmetic benefits of vein treatment, as well as the therapeutic benefits.
In addition to developing the innovative ASVAL phlebectomy technique, Dr. Gallagher has pioneered a minimally invasive method for harvesting the great saphenous vein using hydrodisection. This approach helps preserve the integrity of the vein, resulting in a more durable and effective bypass option for patients with coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. The success of this technique has reinforced Dr. Gallagher’s commitment to preserving the great saphenous vein in patients with varicose veins whenever possible, ensuring it remains available later in life should it be needed for a potentially life- or limb-saving bypass procedure. To learn more about this innovative approach, search for the MINT procedure and the landmark article published in the December issue of JTCVS, for which Dr. Gallagher served as first author. The importance of preserving the great saphenous vein for future bypass surgery is further highlighted in an editorial by Dr. Russell Sampson, Editor-in-Chief of Vascular Specialists.
Not all varicose vein treatments are created equal. Dr. Gallagher, vascular surgeon at Advanced Dermatology, P.C., walks through the Easy ASVAL technique, an innovative method that addresses varicose veins while preserving the Great Saphenous Vein, an important vessel that may be needed for future cardiac or bypass procedures. Informed by a study of 100 patients and over 5,000 procedures, this vein-sparing approach puts your long-term wellbeing first.