Experts at the University of Chicago Vein Clinic at Weiss are specialized in a wide array of venous conditions. Physicians, nurse specialists and ultrasound technologists all work closely to provide innovative treatment options for virtually all vein problems, whether for medical or aesthetic reasons.
Common disorders diagnosed and treated at the Vein Clinic include
varicose veins, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency,
deep vein thrombosis (blood clots), venous stasis ulcers and leg wounds.
Varicose veins are veins that become enlarged and twisted with pooling of blood in the legs when they fail to properly circulate the blood back toward the heart. In severe cases, varicose veins can rupture or form open sores called ulcers. Varicose veins are most common in the calf and thigh.
Smaller spider veins appear as short fine lines, "starburst" clusters or a web-like maze and often have a red or bluish color. They are most common on the thigh, ankle and feet.
The Vein Clinic offers numerous non-surgical, minimally invasive and open surgical treatment options. Our
vascular specialists are skilled in sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, ligation and stripping, and radiofrequency ablation (VNUS Closure). The treatment recommended is tailored to the patient's desires and medical condition.
Advanced noninvasive diagnostic tests, coupled with progressive outpatient procedures, make the University of Chicago Vein Clinic one of the most innovative in the Chicago area. The program's accredited diagnostic services include ultrasound and color flow duplex, which quickly and painlessly determines the cause of the patient's vein condition.
During your visit to the Vein Clinic, the vascular specialists will obtain a thorough history and perform a physical examination. A detailed treatment plan will then be developed.