Dr. Nicholas DePace is one of the highest rated Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) doctors in the USA. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a disease that affects many body systems and is frequently misdiagnosed. Dr.DePace is an EDS specialist who knows what to look for and how to diagnose EDS and prepare a custom treatment plan for his patients.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a complex disease. No two patients show the same set of symptoms. Every patient is given a separate treatment plan based on their symptoms. Dr. DePace has been treating patients suffering from EDS for over 25 years. Many successfully treated patients have referred others with EDS symptoms to Dr. Depace and Franklin Cardiovascular Associates. Franklin Cardiovascular has rightly emerged as an Ehlers-Danlos center of excellence in the New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York areas.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Treatment
Since Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome affects multiple body systems, an effective treatment approach requires a multidisciplinary strategy. Dr. DePace and his team at Franklin Cardiovascular Associates develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s unique symptoms and medical history. Treatment may include:
- Pain Management – Addressing chronic pain through a combination of physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Joint Support & Stability – Recommending braces, physiotherapy, and specialized exercises to prevent dislocations and joint instability.
- Cardiovascular Care – Monitoring and managing associated heart issues such as orthostatic tachycardia and blood pressure irregularities.
- Gastrointestinal Support – Providing dietary guidance and treatment for digestive issues commonly associated with EDS.
- Skin & Wound Care – Addressing fragile skin concerns with specialized dermatological care.
- Genetic Counseling – Helping families understand the hereditary nature of EDS and its implications.
Dr. DePace and his experienced team use the latest research and treatment methodologies to improve the quality of life for EDS patients.
What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a collection of diseases that affects human connective tissue. Connective tissue is a complex combination of proteins and other substances that provides support to most of the body, especially skin, bones, and organs. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is genetic in nature, passed forom one generation to the next.
This disorder in connective tissues leads to hypermobility and thin, easily stretched skin.
What are the symptoms of the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
- Chronic Fatigue
- Joint Hypermobility
- Dislocated joints
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Soft and fragile skin that easily gets bruised
- Digestive issues like constipation, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea
- Orthostatic tachycardia – Dizziness and increased heart rate after standing up
Serving Ehlers-Danlos Patients Across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Beyond
Franklin Cardiovascular, based out of Sicklerville, NJ, attracts patients from across New Jersey and beyond. While our primary location is in Sicklerville, we proudly serve patients from a wide range of areas in New Jersey, including Cherry Hill, Atlantic City, Williamstown, Pine Hill, Lindenwold, Glassboro, Pitman, Hammonton, Marlton, Bellmawr, Haddonfield, Woodbury, Audubon, Gloucester City, Collingswood, Vineland, Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms River, Trenton, Clifton and even as far as New York City, Queens, Hempstead Town, Brookhaven Town, Islip Town, Oyster Bay Town, Babylon Town, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Rye and Long Island in New York, Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, Florida, Los Angeles in California, Dallas in Texas, Ashburn in Virginia, Boston in Massachusetts and Chicago in Illinois.
If your body has lately been showing these symptoms then you can fill out our online questionnaire stating your symptoms. You can also call the office of Dr. Nicholas DePace at (856) 589-6034
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