Surgery is not always needed to treat vein-related issues. Many vein problems can be solved with outpatient procedures that can have you walking out of the office just fifteen minutes after your treatment.
The Med Center Health Vein Clinic offers advanced, minimally invasive treatment for multiple types of vein-related issues, including varicose, spider veins, vein reflux, venous ulcers, and more. The Vein Clinic features two vascular surgeons and two nurse practitioners who can help alleviate your vein issues – Dr. Brian Grant, Dr. Ian Stines, Megan McDavitt, APRN and Dana Osborne, APRN.
“Ten percent of the American population has some form of vein-related problem with 1% actually having wounds from underlying vein problems,” said Dr. Grant. “We formed the Vein Clinic due to the high incidence of underlying vein problems in the community. This clinic allows us to be extremely streamlined, thorough, and dedicated to help our patients with vein issues.”
Patients who have symptoms, including leg heaviness, cramping, fatigue, leg soreness, unsightly spider veins or venous ulcers, would benefit from being evaluated by a provider at Med Center Health Vein Clinic. Professional staff evaluate patients using the latest in ultrasound technology to determine the best treatment options for each individual. Most treatment sessions last less than an hour, and you can return to normal activities right away.
Patient services offered at Med Center Health Vein Clinic include:
•Diagnostic Ultrasound and Physical Assessment
•Endovenous Laser Ablation (ELA)
•Ambulatory Microphlebectomy
•Ultrasound-guided Sclerotherapy/Spider Vein Treatment
Cosmetic sclerotherapy is now being offered at Med Center’s Vein Clinic. This is ideal for patients who do not have underlining vein reflux, but who have unsightly spider veins and would like treatment to improve cosmetic appearance.
These treatments are safe, effective and efficient in resolving spider veins. They are performed in-office and patients are able to leave the same day without any surgical incisions. Patients are also able to return to activities of daily living and work very quickly.
“The procedures are minimally invasive, and take less than 15 minutes to do,” said Dr. Grant. “Patients are able to walk in and out. No downtime. No surgical incisions. For patients who have had spider veins for a long time, I think it would be good for them to know that there is a very minimally-invasive, safe, proven method of treating them without any incisions. It could improve the cosmetic appearance of their legs and may improve their overall confidence or happiness, if they had concerns with the appearance. With the new technology and our team’s skill and experience, a lot of patients can now benefit from the help we offer at Med Center Health.”
To learn more about Med Center Health Vein Clinic, or to schedule an appointment, call 270-796-3535 or visit MedCenterHealth.org/Vein.
-submitted by Med Center Health
