Leg Pain, Poor Circulation, Wounds That Won't Heal? Let's get blood moving.
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute's board-certified cardiologists test and treat PAD, blocked leg arteries and non-healing wounds in accredited outpatient labs. Call 904.493.3333.
- 01Serving Northeast Florida since 2002
- 02Jacksonville's first freestanding outpatient vascular cath lab (2007)
- 03The only Jacksonville lab solely dedicated to vascular testing
- 048 offices across NE Florida and South Georgia
Start with what you need.
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Peripheral Artery Disease in Jacksonville
PAD means plaque has narrowed the arteries that carry blood to your legs and feet. It is common, it is often missed, and FCCI's board-certified cardiologists test and treat it in Jacksonville.
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Wounds That Will Not Heal
A sore on the foot or leg that will not heal is often a blood flow problem. At FCCI, wound care specialists and vascular cardiologists work together under one roof to find the blockage and help the wound heal.
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03Amputation Is Not Your Only Option.
FCCI calls its Amputation Prevention Center the first of its kind. Board-certified cardiologists work with wound care specialists to find and open arterial blockages that put legs at risk.
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04Jacksonville's Dedicated Vascular Lab
FCCI's accredited Non-Invasive Vascular Lab is the only one in Jacksonville solely dedicated to vascular testing. It uses ultrasound and other painless tests to check your arteries and veins.
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05Dialysis Access Care, Close to Home
FCCI has a 10-year tradition of caring for people with chronic kidney disease and has performed thousands of hemodialysis access procedures in its outpatient cath labs in Duval and Putnam counties.
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Leg pain, cold feet or a sore that won't heal?
Those can be signs that blood is not reaching your legs and feet the way it should. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common cause, and it often goes unchecked because people blame age or arthritis.
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI) has cared for Northeast Florida since 2002. Its board-certified cardiologists test and treat artery and vein problems in the legs, from the first ultrasound to minimally invasive procedures in an outpatient cath lab.
Testing that gets answers
FCCI's accredited Non-Invasive Vascular Lab is the only one in Jacksonville solely dedicated to vascular testing. It checks leg arteries for PAD, neck arteries for stroke risk, veins for clots, the aorta for aneurysms and dialysis fistulas and grafts. The tests use ultrasound, so there are no needles and no dye.
Real doctors, close to home.
Yazan Khatib, MDMD, FACC, FSCAI, FABVM, FSVMPresident, Cardiac and Endovascular Interventions
David Swain, DPM, CWSPDPM, CWSPLimb Salvage and Lower Extremity Wound Care
Vaqar Ali, MDMD, FACC, FSCAI, FABVMVice President, Cardiac and Endovascular Interventions
Mubbasher Syed, MD, MPHMD, MPH, FACC, FSCAIInterventional Cardiologist and Endovascular Proceduralist
Youssef Al-Saghir, MDMD, FACC, FSCAI, FABVMDirector of Clay County Operations, Cardiac and Endovascular Interventions
Treatment without a hospital stay
In 2007 FCCI opened Jacksonville's first freestanding outpatient cardiac and peripheral vascular cath lab, followed by a second in Palatka in 2016. Both are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Doctors there open blocked leg arteries with balloons, stents, atherectomy devices and lithotripsy, usually through a tiny incision in the wrist or groin.
Amputation is not your only option.
FCCI's Amputation Prevention Center pairs vascular cardiologists with wound care specialists under one roof. If you have been told you may lose a toe, foot or leg, call 904.493.3333 to ask about an evaluation.
Dialysis access, handled fast
FCCI has a 10-year tradition of caring for people with chronic kidney disease and has performed thousands of hemodialysis access procedures in its outpatient labs, working hand in hand with your nephrologist and dialysis center.
From the patient guide.
CaregiversA Caregiver's Guide to Leg Circulation Problems
You may be the first to notice a change, so knowing what to look for helps.
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PreventionQuitting Tobacco: The Best Gift for Your Leg Arteries
Your arteries start benefiting soon after your last cigarette.
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LifestyleA Simple Walking Plan for PAD
Walking through mild discomfort, with rest breaks, can help many people with PAD.
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Who is the vascular doctor in Jacksonville at FCCI?
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute's interventional cardiologists, including Dr. Yazan Khatib, Dr. Vaqar Ali, Dr. Mubbasher Syed and Dr. Youssef Al-Saghir, treat PAD and blocked leg arteries. Dr. David Swain, DPM, focuses on wound care and limb salvage.
What are signs of PAD?
Leg pain or cramps when walking, tired legs, cool feet, and foot wounds that will not heal. Severe cases can cause gangrene.
How do I get my leg circulation checked?
Call 904.493.3333. Your FCCI doctor can order a peripheral arterial duplex scan at the accredited vascular lab.
Does FCCI accept Medicare?
Yes. FCCI accepts Medicare and most major plans. Call 904.493.3333 to confirm yours.
Where is the vascular cath lab?
At FCCI's Southside Office, 7011 AC Skinner Parkway, Ste 160, Jacksonville, FL 32256, with a second lab in Palatka.