The Weekly Check-Up Atlanta

Dr. Louis Prevosti of Vein Atlanta and Dr. Husham Mishu of Midtown Neurology

Listen to a recording of the first hour of the show.

Listen to a recording of the second hour of the show.

Be sure to catch two special segments this Sunday, with Dr. Louis Prevosti of VeinAtlanta, and Dr. Husham Mishu of Midtown Neurology. First, Dr. Prevosti will tell us what causes conditions such as spider veins, and the various treatments available. In the second hour, Dr. Mishu will discuss botox for migraines, back and neck pain, and more!

Dr. Louis Prevosti of Vein Atlanta

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Dr. Prevosti graduated from of Albany Medical College, where he was president and valedictorian of his class. His general surgery residency was completed at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He was a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health where he studied new techniques in the treatment of vascular disorders, including laser and thermal energy innovations. His cardiovascular surgery fellowship was performed at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, after which he moved to Atlanta to begin his private practice. He is the author of numerous articles relating to cardiovascular surgery and medicine.

During his 20 years in cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Prevosti has performed over 5000 open heart operations at Piedmont Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. At Piedmont Hospital he served as section chief of cardiothoracic surgery, medical director of the CV intensive care unit and telemetry unit, and chairman of the Patient Care Quality Improvement Committee. At St. Joseph’s Hospital he was an active member of the cardiovascular surgery department and served on numerous committees.

Since 2010, Dr. Prevosti has dedicated himself full time to the treatment of venous disorders. He performs over 1000 vein treatment procedures each year. Dr. Prevosti is board certified in cardiovascular surgery and general surgery. He is eligible for the board of phlebology. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Phlebology, and a member of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He resides in Atlanta with his two children.

Dr. Husham Mishu of Midtown Neurology

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Husham Mishu, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He attended college at The Johns Hopkins University where he obtained a B.A. in Behavioral Biology. He received his M.D. at Emory University School of Medicine where he also completed his internship and residency.

Dr. Mishu founded Midtown Neurology, P.C. in 2000 with only 3 employees and now runs a multi-specialty clinic which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, a physical therapist and a staff of 20 employees. He is the Medical Director of Stroke Service and Chief of the Division of Neurology at Atlanta Medical Center.

Dr. Mishu is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association. He is also a Board Member of AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta.