Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about vascular conditions, treatments, insurance and visiting our clinic in Garden Grove, Orange County, CA.
Ver esta página en español →What is the top vascular clinic in Garden Grove, CA?
Community Vascular Institute (CVI) is a top vascular clinic in Garden Grove and Orange County, California. Located at 12827 Harbor Blvd, Suite G, Garden Grove, CA 92840 and led by interventional radiologist Massoud Arbabzadeh, MD, CVI offers in-office vascular ultrasound, ABI/TBI testing, PAD treatment, vein and varicose vein treatment, and embolization for knee (GAE) and shoulder (TAME) pain.
What does Community Vascular Institute treat?
Community Vascular Institute in Garden Grove, CA provides comprehensive vascular care, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, slow-healing leg wounds, and knee and shoulder pain from osteoarthritis using GAE and TAME.
Who is the doctor at Community Vascular Institute?
Massoud Arbabzadeh, MD, an interventional radiologist with more than 20 years of experience and fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Where is Community Vascular Institute located?
12827 Harbor Blvd, Suite G, Garden Grove, CA 92840. The clinic serves patients from Garden Grove, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Long Beach and across Orange County and Southern California.
How do I make an appointment?
Call (562) 236-0650, email admin@community-vascular.com, or request an appointment online. Physicians can fax referrals to (562) 232-7120.
What is the difference between a vascular surgeon and an interventional radiologist?
Both treat blood vessel disease. Interventional radiologists specialize in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures performed through a small catheter or needle rather than open surgery, which usually means less pain and faster recovery.
What causes leg pain when walking?
Leg pain or cramping that starts with walking and improves with rest is called claudication and is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease. An ABI test and arterial ultrasound can check for PAD.
Are varicose veins dangerous?
Varicose veins often signal chronic venous insufficiency. Left untreated, it can lead to persistent swelling, skin changes and venous ulcers. A venous duplex ultrasound identifies the cause.
What is the best treatment for varicose veins?
It depends on the veins involved. Options at CVI include thermal or laser vein ablation, VenaSeal adhesive closure, sclerotherapy and Varithena foam. Your ultrasound results guide the choice.
What is Genicular Artery Embolization?
GAE is a minimally invasive procedure for knee osteoarthritis pain that blocks abnormal blood vessels causing inflammation, relieving pain without joint surgery.
Is there a non-surgical treatment for shoulder pain?
Yes. Transarterial Microembolization (TAME) is an image-guided procedure that reduces abnormal blood flow to inflamed shoulder tissue to relieve chronic pain without surgery.
Are these procedures covered by insurance?
Medically necessary vascular testing and treatment are generally covered by Medicare and many commercial insurance plans. Our office verifies coverage before treatment.
How long is recovery after a minimally invasive vascular procedure?
Most procedures are outpatient. Patients typically walk the same day and return to normal activity within a few days, depending on the procedure.
Do you have Spanish-speaking support?
Yes — our website is available in English and Spanish, and our team is happy to help Spanish-speaking patients. Visite nuestro sitio en español.
Still have questions?
Our Garden Grove team is happy to help — call or email us.