Prime Vascular Institute
Prime Vascular Institute — Pioneering Research, Innovation, Medical Excellence — Palm Beach Health Network
Joseph J. Ricotta, MD

Joseph J. Ricotta, MD,
MS, DFSVS, FACS

National Medical Director,
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular
Therapy at Tenet Healthcare;
Professor of Surgery, Founder and
Program Director of the Vascular
Surgery Fellowship at the
Charles E. Schmidt College
of Medicine at Florida
Atlantic University

Vascular Surgeon
and Medical Director

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#1Vascular Surgeon
in Florida

#2in the Nation

  • Newsweek America's Leading Doctors 2025 — Vascular Surgery
  • Best Doctors — U.S. News National
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2025
  • TCAR Center of Excellence
  • Vascular Quality Initiative — Carotid Artery Quality Champion

Tenet Florida Cardiovascular Care News

After a Stroke: What Caregivers Should Know

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Created: February 17, 2016

If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, you may know what a challenge recovery is for everyone involved. While we all hope that it doesn’t happen to us or to someone we know, it’s always important to have an understanding of what you should know if it does.

ASK QUESTIONS…AND THEN ASK SOME MORE. If you’ve been tasked with caring for someone who has suffered a stroke, pay attention to what medications they’ve been prescribed and ask about their side effects. Other important questions

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Why You Should Always Choose a Vascular Surgeon for Varicose Vein Treatment

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Created: January 26, 2016

If you’ve been struggling with unsightly and potentially painful varicose veins, the variety of clinics and treatment centers claiming that they can easily remedy your problem may seem a bit overwhelming. In general, shopping for the right doctor for any issue may take some time. However, it’s important to know what to look for when selecting the right vein clinic or specialist because at the end of the day, not all offices are created equal.

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Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Created: January 14, 2016

When it comes to several of the common conditions treated by a vascular surgeon, most people are familiar with things such as varicose veins and aneurysms. However, as with any medical profession, we treat an assortment of lesser-known ailments that still warrant attention.

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a grouping of disorders that occurs when the nerves and/or blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest area are compressed or injured, or simply become irritated over time.

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Dr. Joseph J. Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs the First VenaSeal Procedure in Southeast United States

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Created: December 16, 2015
Roswell, GA – Dr. Joseph J. Ricotta, CEO and Medical Director of the Vascular Institute of Atlanta and Associate Professor of Surgery at GRU/UGA School of Medicine, performed the first VenaSeal™ procedure in the state of Georgia on December 15, 2015. Having successfully completed two other VenaSeal™ cases on the 16th, he is currently the first physician in the Southeastern United States to have administered multiple VenaSeal™ treatments. With several additional procedures also scheduled over the next two weeks, he hopes to lay the groundwork for the first safe and permanent treatment of varicose veins in the legs.

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  3. Surgery Isn't Your Only Option: Conservative Treatments for Vein Disorders
  4. Stroke Kills 2x as Many Women as Breast Cancer: Know the Signs

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Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First Robotic Peripheral Vascular Procedure in the U.S.



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Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First TCAR in South Florida

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Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First VenaSeal Procedure in Southeast United States



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Testimonials

With Dr. Ricotta you are not left in the dark and know exactly where you stand. He is very responsive and considerate. Even when I had questions after I left his office, he called me back to provide the answers I needed.

I was in and out of the hospital in a couple of days, which greatly contributed to my peace of mind. After Dr. Ricotta cleaned out my artery, my circulation was restored.

Pre-surgery and follow up appointments at Dr. Ricotta’s office in Delray Beach were nothing short of excellent.

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Disease and Treatments Library

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Aneurysms

An aneurysm is a ballooning or dilation of a blood vessel to more than 150% of its normal size. This is caused by damage to the lining ...

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Carotid Disease

Stroke, sometimes caused by Carotid Disease, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States with >750,000 new cases each year ...

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that affects 12 million people in the United States. It occurs when plaque ...

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Venous Disease

Venous disease refers to all conditions caused by abnormal or diseased veins, usually involving veins in the legs or arms, but can also ...

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