Outpatient Procedures at South Atlanta Vascular Institute May Provide Relief
The patients of South Atlanta Vascular Institute (SAVI) have often been in pain for a long time. They attribute the feelings as typical symptoms of aging and feel all they can do is simply carry on as best they can. They may have even seen their primary care physicians or other doctors before and just never found relief. The doctors at SAVI, board-certified vascular surgeon Paul Jones, MD., and board-certified interventional radiologists David Allison, M.D., and David Penn, M.D., have helped thousands of patients with minimally invasive outpatient procedures. They encourage men and women living with pain to visit them and see if the issues could be arterial or vascular.
“Generally speaking, arteries carry the blood out of the heart and veins bring blood back to the heart,” said Dr. Allison. “If there are issues in either of these systems, it can be very painful. We can help.”
Patients at SAVI can expect a clinical work-up, complete with diagnostics done in-office in a lab accredited by the American College of Radiology. If an issue is found, an outpatient procedure can also be done in-house.
“When we say, ‘minimally invasive,’ we mean that the incisions are small and recovery can start right away,” said Dr. Jones. “We can even solve some problems by going through the wrist, and people just walk out with a small bandage.”
South Atlanta Vascular Institute, conveniently located at 7402 Davidson Circle W. in Stockbridge, Ga., is the only group in the area with combined specialties to treat all vascular disease. In addition to treating varicose veins, the group also treats uterine fibroids, wounds that won’t heal, and blood clots, among other issues.
Not all treatments require a surgical option. When it comes to varicose veins, sclerotherapy, which involves an injection to collapse and close off the problematic vein, or laser therapy, which targets the vein with a burst of light, can sometimes be the right course of action. Some patients can resume regular activity right away.
“Our goal is to simply make our patients feel better,” said Dr. Penn. “Many of them had resigned themselves to living with the pain, but nobody should have to do that.”
Some symptoms that may lead you to look at a vascular solution are pain in your legs, heavy legs, difficulty walking, pelvic pain, changing color in your legs, back or side pain, or wounds that won’t heal. While your primary care physician may refer you to a vascular surgeon, referrals aren’t necessary. The team at SAVI can help you find some answers and relief.
State Senator Brian Strickland, representing District 42 and running for state attorney general in 2026, recently passed a resolution commending the South Atlanta Vascular Institute for the care it provides to the community.
“The doctors and staff at SAVI are providing essential services to our residents right here in Henry County. While everyone living in the Atlanta market is blessed to have access to medical providers all around the region, it is great to have this team offering superior services right here in our backyard. I appreciate the reputation they have built in our region and how much they value giving back to the community that they serve.”
If you or someone you know has been troubled with persistent pain, particularly in the limbs, the problem may be vascular and the doctors at South Atlanta Vascular Institute are prepared to help.
For more information, visit southatlantavascular.com or call 770.919.5238