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Essme Vargas Fallas
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Essme Vargas Fallas

Vascular Surgery
Patient Demographics: Adult, Elderly
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Procedures (26)

Diagnostic and therapeutic arteriography
Angioplasty
Radiofrequency for varicose veins
Radiofrequency varicose vein sclerosis therapy
Sclerotherapy of telangiectasias
General Inquiry
Abdominal aorta aneurysm surgery
Angioplasty
Aortic coarctation surgery
Arterial surgery
Echosclerosis (FOAM Sclerotherapy)
Endolaser varicose vein sclerosis therapy
Endovascular Therapy
Endovenous laser treatment (ELT)
Extremity amputation
Great saphenous varicose vein surgery
IVC filter placement
Microphlebectomy
Peripheral arterial bypass
Phlebectomy
Saphenous vein ablation
Saphenous vein ablation by thermal method (VENASEAL)
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy of varicose veins
Testicular varicocele embolization
Varicectomy
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Medical conditions (23)

Acute venous thrombosis
Post-thrombotic syndrome
Thrombophlebitis
Varicose veins of lower limbs
Venous ulcer
Acute limb ischemia
Aneurysm
Arterial thrombosis
Arterial ulcer
Arteriovenous malformations
Atherosclerosis
Carotid disease
Chronic venous insufficiency
Coagulation problems (thrombosis)
Deep venous thrombosis
Diabetes
Diabetic foot
Intermittent claudication
Lymphatic disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Phlebitis (vein inflammation)
Varicose veins
Vascular ulcers
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General Info

Languages

English, Español, italiano

Education

Degrees
  • Specialty in Vascular Surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica - CENDEISSS. 2012
  • Master in Phlebology and Lymphology. Universidad de Alcalá de Henares - Hospital Ruber Internacional. 2012
  • Doctor of medicine and surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2007
  • Medicine and Surgery Degree. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Health. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2004
Courses

  • Fellowship: Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery in the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Unit. Director Dr. Leal Monedero - Madrid Ruber International Hospital

  • Minifellow: Jobst Vascular Institute, Director Anthony Comerota, MD - Toledo, Ohio

Trainings

  • Internship

    Internship: Emphasis on endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy with foam - Plató Hospital, Barcelona, Head of Vascular Surgery Service, Dr. Enriq Roche

  • Internship

    Internship: arterial endovascular therapy. Dr. Thomas Zeller - Herzzentrum Bad Krozingen, Germany

  • Internship

    Internship: Diabetic foot unit. Dr. Clerici - Clinical Institute of Pavia, Italy

  • Internship

    Internship: Endovascular intervention in complex venous cases - Galway University Hospital, Dr. Gerard O'Sullivan, Ireland

  • Internship

    Internship: Diabetic foot clinic. Dr Andrea Cassini, Dr Giacomo Cleresci, Dr Roberto Ferraresi - Hospital Humanitas, Bergamo, Italy

Professional

Licenses

  • Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED9236Active

    Costa Rica

Affiliations
  • Association of Vascular Surgery of Costa Rica
Positions
  • Postgraduate vascular professor - University of Costa Rica. 2016-2018.
  • Assistant Surgery - Vascular Surgery Service, Hospital San Juan de Dios. 2013-2018.
  • Assistant Physician - Emergency Service, Hospital San Juan de Dios. 2008-2012.
  • Peripheral Vascular Resident - San Juan de Dios Hospital, CCSS. 2008-2012.
  • General Practitioner - Emergency Department, Carlos Durán Clinic, CCSS2007-2008.