Dr. Mark's Awards & Recognition

What do you look for when choosing a doctor? Oftentimes it’s a battle between choosing a well-established doctor and a price you can afford. At Mark Medical Care, we’re lucky enough to provide you with both! See below for a list of some of Dr. Mark’s awards and accomplishments.

• Chief Resident twice in a row during residency
• Elected to patient satisfaction committee for Bridgeport Hospital
• Longstreth Humanness award for patient care
• Latino Stars award for Mark Medical’s work in the Hispanic Community
• Adelante of Suffolk County member of the Board of Directors
• Featured in numerous magazine health and beauty sections as a leader in the industry
• Featured on Telemundo, Mundo Fox and Alerta TV as health and beauty expert
• Featured on La Fiesta radio 98.5 FM and radio Adonai as health and beauty expert
• Sponsor and supporter of organizations like: SEPA Mujer, Long Island Latino Teachers Association LILTA, Central Islip PAL, Brentwood Bay Shore Breast Cancer Association and more..

Currently, Dr. Mark is the owner and Medical Director of Mark Medical Care Vein and Body Aesthetic Center a company which serves to provide highest quality in Vein Surgery, Cosmetology and other procedures using state-of-the-art technology. He has been a volunteer for the Nassau County Medical Reserve Corps since 2005 and is also in the final draft of a memoir for publication and resides in Long Island, New York. He is also licensed to practice in all of the 50 states.

Want to learn more about Dr. Mark? Give Mark Medical Care a call today at 631-574-2060.

How To Reduce Anxiety and Stress Before Surgery

Have a surgical procedure coming up? It’s absolutely normal to feel anxious or stressed even if you anticipate the outcome to be completely positive. At Mark Medical Care, it is our goal to help relieve your stress and make you feel comfortable going into surgery.

Anxiety can have different effects on different people so it’s important to understand what it does to you. It is common for stress and anxiety to raise blood pressure and increase your heart rate. So, how you can reduce these symptoms? Ask questions. If you can find out all about the procedure and speak with people that have had the same surgery in the past, it can help ease your fears. You can also try to distract yourself by reading, listening to music or exercising.

At Mark Medical Care, we are firm believers in making our patients feel comfortable. We chose a relaxing environment for our office - through colors, smells and sounds we have seen a drop in the amount of anesthesia used. We also focus on relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation to help clear the mind. If that’s not enough, we offer one-on-one meetings to discuss problems or issues going on in our patients’ lives.

Want to learn more? Contact us at 631-574-2060 and remember to connect with us on Facebook!

What is Hydrolipoclasia?

Why not attack fat with all that is available without surgery or scars? If you have extra fat, striae or cellulite that you can’t seem to get rid of but don’t like the idea of surgery or scars, then hydrolipoclasia is the perfect solution for you! How does it work ? Find out below:

The procedure involves injecting the same solution used during liposuction to weaken and break up fat cells. We believe this treatment is much more effective than any laser treatment and without scarring or downtime it can be performed essentially anywhere in the body.

What is unique at Mark Medical Care is that we often will use ultrasound to assure that we are dispersing the majority of fat by watching it in real time during these injections. Most providers of hydrolipoclasia will stop here. But we then use a 40k ultrasound to cause cavitation or destruction of even more fat cells. We then take it a step further and use diode laser to destroy even more fat! There is no additional cost for these services.

Since patients often require 8-10 sessions to achieve satisfactory goals, we offer discount packages. Give Mark Medical Care a call today at 631-574-2060 for more information!

Dr. Ron Mark Honored at the Latino Star Awards

The Latino community is making great steps in New York and we are proud to recognize our very own Dr. Mark. The event took place at Maestro’s Caterers in the Bronx to honor Latinos all over the city for their hard work and dedication to the community.

The event opened up with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. giving an opening speech and acknowledging the outstanding efforts brought forth by the Latino community. “They are changing the world, they are changing our communities, and it’s really important that Schneps Communications is taking the time out and pausing to say thank you for what they are doing, and recognizing them for their hard work.”

Dr. Mark is a leader in the vein and cosmetic industry and takes pride in serving the Hispanic and Latino community on Long Island. We are so happy to have such a prolific member of the Latino community who works so hard to provide the highest quality in vein surgery, cosmetology and other procedures.

Want to learn more about Dr. Mark or Mark Medical Care? Give us a call today at 631-574-2060.

Cosmetic Injectables

Not happy with the lines and wrinkles on your face? We’ve got a solution for that! While diet and exercise can change your appearance, it doesn’t work for everybody - and it may not yield the results you are looking for. At Mark Medical Care, we offer a variety of cosmetic injectables that can help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted.

It is important to know which filler is the best option for each situation, since every filler has different results:

Botox

Have stubborn facial lines and wrinkles around your mouth, eyes or forehead? Believe it or not, these lines can make you look older. Botulinum toxin A is a muscle relaxing agent that is injected to smooth out the wrinkle lines and make you look and feel younger again! It has also been used to treat chronic headaches and excessive sweating.

Juvederm VOLUMA XC

Over time, aging and exposure to the sun reduces the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin - a natural sugar that helps reduce wrinkles. Juvederm VOLUMA XC can be injected near the nose and mouth to help combat wrinkles and the whole process takes less than 30 minutes.

BELOTERO

Want to target certain lines? BELOTERO is the perfect choice for that. While most fillers are designed to rebuild facial structure, this injectable can treat specific areas such as vertical lip lines. The skin remains flexible and feels natural and most patients can return to normal activities right away.

Want to learn more about the cosmetic injectables we offer at Mark Medical Care? Give us a call today at 631-574-2060.

Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Tired of shaving? Hate the look of your body when it’s covered in hair? Have you thought about laser hair removal? At Mark Medical Care, we offer the latest technology in laser hair removal treatments. See below for a list of some of the areas of the body we treat:

• Bikini Line
• Brazilian
• Under arms
• Full arms
• Full legs
• Frontal chest
• Upper and lower back
• Chin
• Cheeks

We use the GentleMax Pro by Candela laser to treat a variety of concerns including hair removal, cellulite reduction and spider vein removal.

The GentleMax Pro delivers an intense burst of energy onto specific areas of the skin. The laser will produce a controlled amount of heat to the area safely and successfully destroying the hair at its root. The skin surrounding the hair is left untouched. Hair removal treatments typically take more than 1 visit, however many of the other conditions can be taken care of in 1 visit.

Want to learn more about our laser hair removal treatments? Give us a call today at 631-574-2060.

How To Get Rid of Spider Veins

Living with evil spider veins? You’re not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, close to 55% of women have some sort of vein problem. But you don’t have to live with it any longer. Find out how you can eliminate spider veins below:

Even though there isn’t much you can do to prevent spider veins - if they run in your family, you’re likely to get them too - there are some treatments to get rid of them. The most effective, sclerotherapy, consists of injecting a solution into the faulty vein. This will cause the vein to collapse allowing blood to flow safely back into the bloodstream.

Does it hurt? Sclerotherapy feels like any other injection. If takes just a few minutes and doesn’t require any downtime. Bruising may occur but it usually clears up within a week or two.

Are there any other options? There is a painless version of the treatment called cryo-sclerotherapy which involves blasting the skin with cool air to numb it. Foam sclerotherapy is a third option which uses foam to cling to the vein wall, but this procedure can take longer to see results.

At Mark Medical Care, sclerotherapy is one of our many specialties. Give us a call today at 631-574-2060 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

5 Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Tired of spending hours shaving each month? While waxing and tweezing are effective means for removing body hair, we all know it’s not a long-term solution. Say goodbye to the days of nicks, bumps and ingrown hairs and say hello to laser hair removal.

Why choose this treatment? Find out some of the benefits below:

1. Quick Treatments: contrary to popular belief, most laser hair removal treatments to the underarms and Brazilian area only take about 20 minutes.
2. Cheaper Than Shaving or Waxing: how much money have you spent in your lifetime on razors or wax treatments? It all adds up. The cost of laser hair removal has decreased over the years and the results are far superior.
3. No More Ingrown Hairs: if you have sensitive skin and can’t stand those pesky ingrown hairs, laser hair removal is the perfect solution. Say goodbye to razor bumps and irritation.
4. Save Time: just think about how much time you can save each week if you don’t have to shave daily.
5. No Need To Grow Hair: did you know that you can shave as many times as you’d like between treatments? This is not the case with waxing where you need to grow your hair out.

Want to learn more about laser hair removal? Contact the experts at Mark Medical Care today and don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook!

Popularity of Brazilian Butt Lifts in America

In 2013, cosmetic surgeons across the United States performed nearly 10,000 buttock augmentations. Even though numbers are still down for Brazilian butt lifts when compared with plastic surgery procedures, it’s clear that popularity is increasing in America.

Since 2012, cosmetic surgery procedures have been up as a whole and the industry continues to grow. According to a report, 30% of cosmetic ASPS surveyed in 2013 said they were doing butt augmentations, compared to only 19% in 2009.

How does it work? During liposuction, fat can be harvested and utilized to add shape to and lift the buttocks and breasts. This natural approach is an alternative to breast and buttock implants and works incredibly! At Mark Medical, we are experts at contouring the body to your specific needs. We have also studied the various cultures to know what is generally attractive.

Want to learn more about Brazilian butt lifts? Contact the experts at Mark Medical Care today and be on your way to the body you always wanted.

Signs and Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Do you have large veins that you can see under the surface of your skin? What about itchy legs or ankles? You may be one of the 25 million people living in America with varicose veins. Still not sure if you are suffering from this condition? See below to find out a few more signs and symptoms:

• Large veins visible under the surface of the skin
• Swelling of the ankles and/or feet
• Achy or “heavy legs
• Throbbing or cramping in the legs
• Discolored skin in the affected area

Don’t put off making an appointment to visit your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms. Varicose veins can lead to dermatitis which can cause bleeding or skin ulcers as well as superficial thrombophlebitis, or blood clots in a vein.

At Mark Medical Care, we are experts in treating varicose veins everywhere including the hands, arms, face and of course legs. Call us today at 631-574-2060 for more information about your condition or to schedule an appointment.

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Toenail Fungus

Have a yellow toenail from toenail fungus? While it may seem insignificant, especially because it doesn’t usually cause any pain, ignoring it can have serious health consequences. Find out why you should get it checked out right away:

It Can Cause Pain Over Time

Even though it may not be hurting you now, a nail infected with fungus can become more and more painful over time. Why? Fungus can cause the nail to become thick and misshapen and it can become difficult to walk while wearing shoes.

It Can Spread

Think you are in the clear because only one nail is infected? Sometimes untreated toenails can cause the fungus to spread to other areas of the foot. How does it spread? If you wear socks and shoes all day long, it can be quite easy. Fungus thrives in warm, moist environments. It can also spread to other areas of the body if left untreated.

Loss of Nails

According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, toenails infected with fungus can separate from the nail bed. This can cause the nail to become loose and require removal.

Have a toenail infected with fungus? Contact the medical experts at Mark Medical Care today to find out how we can help!

Why Choose Mark Medical Care?

What do you look for when choosing a doctor or medical care facility? At Mark Medical Care we understand that surgery can be a very stressful and worrisome situation so we strive to make all of our patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Not to mention we have created a beautiful, anxiety-free office and offer affordable pricing!

About The Doctor

Looking for a doctor with a proven track record? Dr. Ron Mark is a leader in the industry and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University. He later trained at Columbia University to become a board certified family physician and is licensed to practice in all 50 states! What’s more? Dr. Mark has worked with the best plastic surgeons in Colombia and specializes in treating Hispanic and Latino women.

State of the Art Equipment

At Mark Medical Care, we use the GentleMax Pro by Candela laser to treat a variety of concerns. The GentleMax Pro delivers an intense burst of energy onto specific areas of the skin. The laser will produce a controlled amount of heat to the area safely and successfully destroying the hair at its root. The skin surrounding the hair is left untouched. You’ll receive nothing but the best treatments from the best equipment on the market!

Stress-Free Environment

Because going in for surgery can be daunting, Mark Medical Care has transformed the office into a beautiful place. As a result of the colors, smells and sounds used to create a more relaxing environment, we have seen a steep drop in the amount of anesthesia used in our patients. We focus on relaxation techniques which include breathing and meditation exercises to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Want to learn more about Mark Medical Care? Give us a call today at 631-574-2060 - we look forward to speaking with you!