E108: Understanding Peripheral Vascular Disease and More with Dr. Jenna Caporaso Kazil

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Jenna Caporaso Kazil, a board-certified vascular and general surgeon specializing in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), venous insufficiency, arterial disease, and more. We discuss the key differences between arterial and venous disease, the warning signs to look out for, and the latest advancements in treatment. Dr. Kazil also shares practical prevention strategies, including the importance of compression therapy, exercise, and smoking cessation in maintaining vascular health. Plus, we dive into her work in breast surgery and robotic hernia repair. Tune in for expert insights on optimizing circulatory health and knowing when to seek specialized care!Dr. Jenna Caporaso Kazil is a double boarded general and vascular surgeon who works in Bradenton and Sun City Center, Florida. She has won multiple awards including the people’s choice award as well as physician of the year. She is the current vice chief of staff and former chief of surgery at HCA Florida Southshore Hospital. She enjoys robotic, open, and endovascular cases, doing a wide range of procedures. When she isn’t caring for patients, you can find her at the beach with her eight-year-old twins.0:28 – Introduction to Dr. Jenna Kazil0:56 – How Dr. Kazil Chose Vascular Surgery2:16 – What is Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)?3:49 – Signs and Symptoms of Venous Disease6:03 – Prevention Tips for Venous Insufficiency10:32 – Treatment Options for Venous Disease18:24 – Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)22:06 – How PAD is Diagnosed and Managed27:07 – When Surgery is Necessary for PAD30:14 – Dr. Kazil’s Passion for Breast Surgery and Hernia RepairConnect with Dr. JennaWebsite: Website: www.floridasurgicalclinic.comConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora