Surgical groups join

GulfCoast Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Vascular & General Surgical Consultants have joined to form GulfCoast Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons. The partnership will provide a wider range of care for patients.

Together, the two practices will care for patients with surgical problems associated with the entire cardiovascular system including heart disease, peripheral artery disease, aneurysms and carotid and coronary artery blockages along with minimally invasive treatments such as stent graft for thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid and peripheral stenting and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

"Offering patients a continuum of care allows for better results," says Abraham Sadighi, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Vascular & General Surgical Consultants. "Many of the diseases we treat are interrelated, which allows us to provide a more cohesive care plan for patients. The team at Gulfcoast Cardiothoracic Surgeons has been practicing in this area for over 30 years and has an excellent reputation."

Vascular & General Surgical Consultants specializes in the treatment of varicose and spider veins, circulation problems, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysms and carotid arteries.

Gulfcoast Cardiothoracic Surgeons specializes in the treatment of cardiac valve problems, coronary artery disease, coronary bypass surgery and esophageal and lung diseases.

The new GulfCoast Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons has two offices in Fort Myers. For more information call 939- 1767 or 277-1135. New patients are being accepted. ¦