Baltimore Vascular Care

Dialysis Access Management

We know vascular care. Our specialty is the critical maintenance and management of dialysis accesses. Dr. Ali Alikhani treats and manages a range of vascular access issues using the latest in minimally invasive techniques in a safe and comfortable outpatient setting. We provide individualized care in a timely fashion so that you can return to your normal routine with minimal disruption to your regular dialysis schedule.

Procedures Include:

• AV Fistula Creation
• AV Graft Placement
• Angioplasty and Stent Procedures
• Central Venous Catheter Placement
• MILLER Procedure for Steal Syndrome
• PD Catheter Placement
• Thrombectomy/Thrombolysis Procedure

Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are chronic and recurrent conditions. The variety of treatments available does not offer a cure, but rather a control of the condition. Successfully treated veins cannot come back. However, your inborn tendency to develop new veins will not be cured by this or any other form of treatment. Dr. Ali Alikhani treats venous insufficiency completely, removing all backward-flowing veins, making your treatment for varicose veins as thorough as possible.

We Offer the Following Services:

• Endovenous Ablation
• Microphlebectomy
• Sclerotherapy

Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Have you been diagnosed with uterine fibroids? Don’t worry. They are extremely common and treatable. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus. If you have uterine fibroids and are symptomatic, you have a choice in your treatment options. Dr. Ali Alikhani offers uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)—a proven, effective alternative to surgery to treat uterine fibroids, with less risk, less pain and less recovery time.

Peripheral Artery Disease

This buildup—called plaque—narrows your arteries, often reducing or blocking the flow of blood. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is most commonly seen in the legs, but also can be present in the arteries that carry blood from your heart to your head, arms, kidneys and stomach. Nearly everyone who has PAD­, even those who do not have leg symptoms, suffer from an inability to walk as fast or as far as they could before PAD. In all, PAD affects 8 to 12 million people in the United States, especially those that are 50 and older. If you are diagnosed with PAD, the sooner you are treated, the lower your risk of the disease progressing. Talk to Dr. Ali Alikhani about minimally invasive treatment options.

We Offer the Following Services:

• Angioplasty, Stent and Atherectomy Procedure
• Diagnostic/Testing

Varicocele Embolization

A varicocele is a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum that may cause pain, testicular atrophy (shrinkage) or fertility problems. Veins contain one-way valves that work to allow blood to flow from the testicles and scrotum back to the heart. When these valves fail, the blood pools and enlarges the veins around the testicle in the scrotum to cause a varicocele. As a treatment, urologists often suggest open surgical ligation, but Dr. Ali Alikhani can offer varicocele embolization, which is as effective as surgery with less risk, less pain and less recovery time.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment

Pelvic pain can greatly impact your quality of life and make it difficult to work, sleep or move around. Pelvic pain may be caused by varicose veins in the lower abdomen or around your ovaries. Varicose veins that develop around the ovaries can be safely and effectively treated using a minimally invasive procedure. If you have been diagnosed and are suffering from pelvic pain, contact Dr. Ali Alikhani to schedule your personal consultation.

IVC Filter Placement and Removal Procedure

An IVC filter is a medical device that can help prevent blood clots from traveling up your legs and into to your heart and lungs. IVC filter placement and removal are minimally invasive procedures that can be performed safely in our comfortable outpatient center. Contact Dr. Ali Alikhani to schedule your personal consultation.

Port or PICC Line Placement

If you are receiving treatment such as chemotherapy, it may involve frequent injections and the need for accessible veins. A port or PICC placement can help make these procedures more comfortable for you, especially if your treatment requires frequent access to the bloodstream for medication delivery or blood withdrawal. Talk to Dr. Ali Alikhani about how you can spare your veins from frequent needle sticks.

Interventional Pain Management

Are you suffering from pain originating from irreversible conditions of the spine? Is the pain interfering with your quality of life? Medication may help treat your pain but can also cause undesirable side effects. In some instances, medication may no longer be an effective option to treat your pain. Talk to Dr. Ali Alikhani about interventional pain management. Good pain management can improve your quality of life.

Interventional Oncology Treatments

We offer a range or minimally invasive treatments in a safe and comfortable outpatient setting for oncology patients. At our state-of-the-art center, we use the latest in image-guided technology to treat cancerous tumors. Dr. Ali Alikhani can target and treat your cancer, providing you with comprehensive care.