Dr. Benjamin Makamson - Vascular Center of Mobile

Vascular Center is excited to welcome Dr. Benjamin Makamson

Vascular Center is excited to welcome Dr. Benjamin Makamson DO, F. A. C. O. S to our practice. Dr. Makamson is well known in the Mobile area and is highly…

Keeping your veins healthy all summer long

Heat wreaks havoc on varicose veins, and stepping outside to enjoy a summer day can cause flare-ups of already painful symptoms. Unfortunately, high temperatures are nearly impossible to avoid parts…

Veins

From Spider Veins to Varicose Veins: How to get rid of them

You don’t have to live with varicose veins. Varicose veins are a common woe for many individuals—so common, in fact, that as many as 30 million people may have them…

Dr Makamson and Dr Esses Vascular Center

How we’ve changed to accommodate best practices

We’ve made changes to protect our patients and staff There is no question that we are navigating uncharted waters these days, making life-changing decisions to protect our own health and…

Would you recognize Peripheral Artery Disease if you had it?

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, can cause painful leg cramping, along with numbness and weakness. And while these symptoms are uncomfortable, they can also be an important leading indicator for…

A Safer Way to Remove Plaque

If you’re suffering from a blocked carotid artery, you probably already know how important it is to restore normal blood flow to the brain and help prevent a possible stroke….

Protect Your Heart from Plaque Build-Up

Age, genetics, and certain behaviors can increase your risks for various types of heart disease, including arteriosclerosis (or hardening of the arteries). If you’re over age 45 and are a…