Dr. Norman Chideckel
Vascular Surgery
new york, NY
44 years experience male
Locations
norman chideckel md vein center
new york
norman chidekel md vein center
new york
About
Bio
I am a vascular surgeon practicing in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. My practice is devoted to the evaluation and treatment of venous disease. This includes the management of varicose veins and associated problems.
My evaluation and management options are venous duplex ultrasound, endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins, sclerotherapy, foam compression sclerotherapy, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, VEINLITE enhanced treatment of varicose veins, vein-gogh radiofrequency treatment of varicose veins, and management of wounds secondary to venous disease, as well as other types of wounds.
I have been in practice for more than 30 years since completion of my residency and fellowship training.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
United States: New Jersey, New York
Languages spoken
English, Hebrew
Doctor Q&A
735 Answers
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Norman Chideckelanswered
Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Varicose veins pregn: during pregnancy its not unusual to develop varicose veins
this is due to increasing size of the uterus with pregnancy
also the head of the fetus may ... Read More
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769 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
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Too broad: The question is too broad.Vascular disease could be venous or arterial.
Arterial disease is more frequent with certain medical issues, high blood pre... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Pain: Venous ulcers are often caused by venous reflux,and once diagnosed should be treated
Pain is due to sensory nerve exposure and also skin contracture
U... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Raynauds: warm gloves an warm socks consider warmers for short duration
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Salty food: salty foods may cause fluid retention which is different than lymphedema which is a problem with lymph channels, so when you stop eating the salty fo... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Drain: This is a lymphatic reaction
The fluid can irritate the skin so see a doctor to have the area evaluated
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721 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Arms numb: This may be a neck issue
I would recommend evaluation by neurology
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Palm sweating: There is a condition called hyperhidrosis which can lead to swelling of the palms. This has to do with sympathetic nerve chain. I would advise that ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Bad circulation: If this is arterial disease manage the risk factors,hypertension,diabetes,cessation of smoking
Walking will build up collateral blood vessels
If this ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Phlebitis: Phlebitis means blood clot,there is associated swelling and often redness and discomfort if it is a superficial blood clot
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Phlebitis: if it is progressing upwards this is of concern and should be urgently evaluated as it may progress to a dvt
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Ulcer: It depends on the cause
In general the most important thing is to elevate the leg to reduce swelling which helps in the healing process
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: air travel can cause a dvt, and as such use of support or compression during travel very helpful
also baby aspirin beneficial
the time frame of the dv... Read More
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768 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Phlebitis: this is usually a symptom associated with varicose veins, with a clot forming in the vein causing an inflammatory reaction with associated redness Of ... Read More
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765 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Arm pain: I would recommend that she be evaluated as quickly as possible, as it is unclear as to why you're having constant pain which seems to be nerve compres... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Spider veins: You may add isoflavinoids which may strengthen the blood vessel walls
There is no home treatment and should be evaluated by a doctor that treats varic... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Swelling: As the dvt starts to resolve or collateral veins take over the function,the swelling will improve
Anticoagulants do not dissolve the clot
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Lymphedema: Compression hose daily
Manual lymphatic decongestion also known as MLD
Lymphedema pump is also a good choice
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773 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Leiden 5: I would discuss this with your md and may be best to be evaluated prior to procedure
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762 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
No: Pvd is inadequate blood flow to the lower extremities. There are several risk factors, e.g. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, elevated cholester... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: Yes use of steroids for long periods of time may be a risk factor for dvt
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Veins: varicose veins may clot more easily as the are closer to the surface and more easily susceptible to trauma
you will know if you have a clot if the ar... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
No: Usually not the gallbladder is on the right side.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Lymphedema: Swelling would be the first sign seen with lymphedema
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Calf pain: It seems from the history that the most likely reason for your discomfort is due to this new aerobic-type activity. This could be result of the shoe ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: The risk of dvt is possible pulmonary embolism which is risky for all and increased risk in elderly
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Varicose veins: oftentimes people have a sensation of increased warmth in the area of varicose veins due to the increase in vein volume.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: this could be symptoms of thoracic outlet -compression of the neurovacsular bundle under the collar bone
See your md and get evaluated
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Ulcer: This requires evaluation to determine the source of the ulceration.
Evaluation would be to examine the arterial system, as well as the venous system.... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Circulation: poor circulation unlikely
more likely nerve compression-"falling asleep" and tingling
evaluate back issues?
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Swelling: Evaluation to determine the source of the swelling, may include sonogram, CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. I can think of a reason why an incision ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Varicose vein: recommend evaluation to determine if there i venous reflux and if so treatment would be recommended
best test is venous doppler sonogram ,and best tre... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: Swelling ,heaviness ,discomfort of the affected limb
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736 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 71-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: new onset swelling,associated discomfort
usually preceded by a period of prolonged sitting or lying in bed
also recent airplane travel,trauma,long car... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Norman Chideckelanswered
Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Pain: Yes varicose veins can cause discomfort as it reflects the reflux of vein blood flow v causing increase volume of blood flow in the area
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Norman Chideckelanswered
Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Reticular veins: the most common reason for these veins are hormonal shifts that women have, during regular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy.
Another possible reason i... Read More
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452 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Pain: Possible DVT or possible Bakers cyst or possible muscle related issue. The most reliable test to determine the presence or absence of a DVT would be ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: You can walk perhaps the use of a compression stocking will serve you well
I'm sure you are on blood thinners which is needed
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A member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Muscular issue: You may have a muscular injury may have been caused by a night cramp
another possibility is a popliteal (baker"s)cyst which is more common in people ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Warfarin: Treatment time frame is determined by the location of the initial clot presentation.
Discontinuing early can lead to clot recurrence.
On the other sid... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Evlt: this is a very common procedure works well
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Good: This will help diagnose this problem.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Venous ulcer: underlying source should be treated
evaluation by venous doppler sonogram
the ulcer will not heal without treating the underlying venous disease
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771 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: Yes with a history of a deep vein thrombosis, there are risks for recurrence, especially if the arthroscopy is being performed on the same lower extr... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Vein ablation: if the vein is varicose it would never be suitable for use in bypass as the wall tension is weak
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Varicose veins: once there weight loss wont help
as there is already a defect in the vein
of course loosing weight will work to prevent new varicose vein development
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A 75-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Itchy ankles: probably not phlebitis but may be a symptom of venous insufficiency
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends ao what u need
support hose can be purchased in a store like cvs or walgreens
medical grade compression hose need a doctors prescription ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Dvt: Dvt indicates a clot whereas chronic venous insufficency usually is caused by reflux though it can also occur as a result of an old dvt
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Swollen leg: Firstly, it is important to determine the source of the swollen leg. If this is result of an infection then leg elevation would be important. If thi... Read More
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May 29, 2017
Dr Chideckel's advice is consistently accurate and helpful!
Feb 6, 2013
I recommend this Physician
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Chideckel is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I now have Medicare as primary insurance. Florida is just behind the times. I do know what you write about. This intervention is not common enough here. I'll keep on sea...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Your are so nice to answer. Trying to keep these legs moving and healthy. Appreciate your taking the time.
Clinically yours ---patient LOL
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Thanks Ibeen having swelling more so on left side of body ears all the way down as well as itch some times an pain in stomic what's cause
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
AMA Physician Recognition Award
Top Doctor, Second Place, the Manhattan Region - Spring
2017
Top Vascular Surgeon, First Place, the Nation - Spring
2017
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Venous Forum
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