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Three Vein Centers in Chicago
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Best Vein Specialist in Chicago
David Rosen, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Rosen was born and raised in Chicago. Having completed a residency in internal medicine at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Rosen was selected to serve as Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at Rush North Shore Medical Center. Given his passion for emergency medicine, Dr. Rosen subsequently undertook a second residency at the world-renowned program at Cook County Hospital.
Answers for common vein questions
Frequently Asked Questions
In your leg, you have two sets of veins. They are called deep veins and superficial veins. Deep veins are in the deeper part of the leg where the muscles are, and superficial veins are right under the skin. In a normal person, the blood circulates from the feet toward the heart in both veins. When someone has venous insufficiency, the blood will go up the deep veins and back into the superficial vein. The blood will start pooling in the superficial veins. Since the superficial veins are closest to the skin, they will bulge and create varicose veins. They are often bluish or purple. Spider Veins are essentially a smaller version of varicose veins. They are red, purple, and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. They are most often seen on the legs, chest, or face.
No. Varicose veins can occur deeper in the leg, where one can’t see them. Varicose veins are classified under the spectrum of venous insufficiency disease.
Venous insufficiency disease causes leg discomfort, swelling of the ankles and leg, itching, and weariness. Other signs and symptoms may be prickling, cramping, aching, and heaviness of the lower limbs after prolonged standing.
Keep an eye out for these symptoms besides simply visible veins.
In short, no. Exercise and compression stockings may help reduce some of the symptoms of varicose veins, but usually, only medical treatment can eliminate a varicose vein.
Progression of varicose veins can be dangerous as they may later become venous ulcerations. When left without treatment, complications may include rashes, infections, bleeding, sores, and blood clots. In rare cases, varicose veins can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, which is life-threatening.
1) Consult – We start you with a consultation where you will be listened to and encounter a friendly staff that will ensure you get the best care. On the first visit, that care will come from our expertly trained team, including Dr. Rosen and an ultrasonographer.
2) Ultra Sound – After the consult, we move on to the assessment, providing you with an accurate diagnosis. You will get the same-day ultrasound and results on-site while you see the provider. This will get you back to life as swiftly as possible.
3) Treatment Plan – After we conclude our assessment, we will provide you with a treatment plan. There are many different options, such as Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), sclerotherapy, pneumatic compression, and more. We will ensure you get the perfect customized treatment based on your needs and outcome goals.
It is normal to have some minor discomfort during the procedure. We will do everything we can to make this as relaxing and comfortable an experience as possible. After the procedure, patients may experience minor bruising or discomfort in the area of the treated vein, which normally resolves in 3-4 weeks. Overall, patients report minimal pain/discomfort and can go back to doing the things they love.
Patients usually return to work and activities on the very same day. Very little downtime is needed for our treatments.
