I’m a vein doctor…Phlebologist, to be more precise…with a clinic devoted to treating patients with varicose veins and spider veins in the Chicago area. Patients often come to see me in consultation as a “second opinion”. There are plenty (too many?!) other vein clinics around and, being the curious sort of person I am, I… Read More…
Is My Leg Pain a Sign of Vein Issues?
If you have chronic leg pain, you may wonder if it is a sign that there is an underlying problem with your veins. While there are a number of conditions that can cause discomfort in your legs, there are some symptoms that point toward vein issues. Consider the following symptoms that may indicate venous disease…. Read More…
Varicose Veins Vs Spider Veins
Venous disease represents one of the most common medical problems. It often involves painful, bulging unsightly blue veins on the legs. Unfortunately, these problems won’t get better without treatment. Before searching for a Chicago vein clinic, let’s take a look at the two most common forms of superficial vein disease: spider veins and varicose veins…. Read More…
What is VenaSeal® Vein Treatment?
VenaSeal® is an effective treatment for chronic superficial venous insufficiency, the underlying cause of many varicose veins. VenaSeal® uses a state-of-the-art medical glue to seal those veins that have improper blood flow. It has been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and is a safe, minimally-invasive procedure. The varicose vein treatment involves the insertion… Read More…
What’s In A Name for a Chicago Area Vein Doctor’s Practice?
For me, being a doctor is really a privilege. I go to work each day in my Chicago area clinic devoted to treating varicose and spider veins on the legs, looking forward to seeing patients and helping them have legs that feel and look better. I have to admit it, but I actually have fun… Read More…
Recognizing Early Symptoms of Venous Disease
Vein disease can be sneaky. For some patients, the concept of having issues with their leg veins is obvious….huge, bulging, painful varicose veins. For a great many others, things can be a lot more subtle. In many cases, chronic superficial vein disease may be caused by a problem known as venous insufficiency: wrong way flow… Read More…
Advantages of ClariVein® for Vein Treatment
I strive for excellence; to improve upon the care I offer my patients each day. To search out new treatments and techniques that may offer great results with less discomfort. Clarivein® seems to do just that. ClariVein® is a minimally-invasive treatment for venous insufficiency: the underlying issue that leads, in many cases, to chronic leg… Read More…
Common Causes of Venous Disease
Venous diseases are extremely common. About half of all Americans suffer from some form of venous disease during the course of their lifetime. Of all venous issues, spider veins and varicose veins are the most prevalent. Sometimes, people ignore their venous disease, but being proactive can prevent some serious issues from arising in the future. Let’s… Read More…
Rosen Vein Care Lectures: Sclerotherapy
Definitive treatment for spider veins involves injections. Some will claim that superficial lasers or radiofrequency generators can do the job…but, in my opinion…based on experience…I would recommend starting with sclerotherapy first and use those other modalities as a last resort or to treat veins too small to enter with a needle. Sclerotherapy Centuries old, the… Read More…
Rosen Vein Lecture 102: Lower Extremity Vein Anatomy
My goal for this blog is to provide patients suffering from varicose vein disease in the Chicagoland area with the tools they need to be the most informed patients they can be. Treating your varicose vein disease is a team effort and you are the most valuable player on the team! While it’s up to… Read More…
