As a full-service vascular practice, we are proud to offer comprehensive care for all of your vascular needs.

We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art healthcare service including minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and varicose veins.

Dr. Capizzi & Dr. Durante are committed to providing you with the best medical care available and courteous service. Our office is conveniently located at 786 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795 .

Arterial surgery

Vascular surgeons spend most of their time performing surgery on the arteries of the body. They treat aneurysms of the major blood vessels, particularly the aorta. Aneurysms are areas of dilatation of the blood vessel that can rupture if not treated.

Vascular surgeons also treat blockages of arteries that cause ischemia or lack of blood flow to a body area. Blockages in the carotid arteries can lead to strokes. These are treated with either removal of the area of blockage (a carotid endarterectomy) or with a procedure known as carotid stenting, where a tube is placed within the artery that allows blood flow to pass through it. Blockages of the renal arteries can be removed to allow normal blood flow to the kidneys.

Several areas of blockage in the lower extremity lead to anything from cold feet to loss of a limb. If the blockage is in the iliac arteries, most of the limb is affected. Lower blockages in the femoral or popliteal arteries cause more distal disease and spare the upper leg. Vascular surgeons can either remove plaque build-up in the arteries or can remove clots that threaten the viability of the limb on an emergency basis.