Vascular Associates of South Alabama is a leading and trusted provider of vascular care for patients throughout the Mobile, Alabama area. Dr. Benjamin J. Makamson is skilled in innovative diagnostic and treatment techniques to help patients with a wide array of issues, including peripheral artery disease, venous diseases, varicose veins, aneurysms, leg and foot ulcers, renal artery disease and stroke prevention. The practice offers on-site ultrasound exams and is a top provider of limb salvage services and other preventive care options aimed at helping men and women from throughout Southern Alabama enjoy optimal health at every age. Board certified in vascular and general surgery, Dr. Makamson is a summa cum laude graduate of Mississippi State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, followed by a five-year general surgery residency at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, and a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Missouri. Dedicated to providing his patients with the most innovative treatment options and custom care solutions designed for their needs, Dr. Makamson has extensive experience in minimally-invasive procedures, including arterial and venous procedures that require no incisions. The outpatient lab he established at Vascular Associates of South Alabama is the first private outpatient endovascular lab in Alabama and is equip