Vein Services Available at Wheaton Franciscan - The Wisconsin Heart Hospital Campus
Millions of Americans suffer from symptoms or complications of varicose veins, or have cosmetic concerns regarding spider veins. Not only are varicose veins unsightly, but they may also be signs of venous insufficiency and vein disease.
These venous issues can be treated with the latest technologies, including noninvasive laser procedures. Whether your need is cosmetic or medical, Wheaton Franciscan – Vein Care can help. Our team of medical and surgical professionals offers testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of venous conditions including:
- Spider veins
- Varicose veins
- Varicose-related skin ulcers
In addition, we can treat related conditions, such as phlebitis and thrombosis.
Our team works with you as an individual – so you understand what you have, what to expect, and treatment options that are available.
Diagnosis and treatment services
Wheaton Franciscan – Vein Care uses the latest technology and treatment options available for simple through more complex situations. Our surgical expertise in minimally invasive and traditional procedures provides solutions for cases for which medical treatments aren’t appropriate.
Wheaton Franciscan – Vein Care uses the latest technology and treatment options available for simple through more complex situations. Our surgical expertise in minimally invasive and traditional procedures provides solutions for cases for which medical treatments aren’t appropriate.
Among the treatment options we offer are:
- Sclerotherapy: A nonsurgical treatment option in which a special solution is injected into spider veins or smaller varicose veins. The solution causes the vein to close up or collapse and fade away. The procedure does not impact blood flow, as nearby healthy blood vessels will take on the flow of the collapsed veins.
- Endovenous ablation: In this minimally invasive procedure, radio frequency waves create heat to eliminate varicose veins. A long, thin tube is inserted into the damaged vein. A device at the tip of the tube heats up the inside of the vein to close it off.
In this minimally invasive procedure, radio frequency waves create heat to eliminate varicose veins. A long, thin tube is inserted into the damaged vein. A device at the tip of the tube heats up the inside of the vein to close it off.
For patients suffering from symptoms of venous insufficiency and vein disease, this procedure offers the following advantages:
• No general anesthesia
• Minimal discomfort
• Less pain and bruising
• No scars
• Visible improvement in veins
- Endoscopic vein surgery: A small cut is made near the varicose vein, through which the surgeon inserts a tiny camera at the end of a thin tube to move through the vein. A surgical device at the end of the camera is used to close the vein. Endoscopic vein surgery usually is used only in severe cases when varicose veins are causing skin ulcers.
- Phlebectomy: The affected vein is removed through tiny punctures or incisions along the path of the enlarged vein. Through these tiny holes, the surgeon uses a surgical hook to remove the varicose vein.
- Traditional ligation and stripping: This procedure involves the surgeon making small incisions in the skin and removing or tying off the blood vessel. This surgical procedure is performed under anesthesia and is done when endovenous ablation is not an option.
Should surgery be required, procedures are available at both Wheaton Franciscan – The Wisconsin Heart Hospital and Elmbrook Memorial campuses.
Our team
Wheaton Franciscan Vein Care’s clinical team features experienced Vascular and General Surgeons; Vascular Nurse Clinicians, and Registered Vascular Technologists. As a team, we are your partners in good vein health throughout the diagnosis and treatment process.
For more information
Call us at (414) 778-7654 or fax referrals to (414) 476-8256
Wheaton Franciscan Vein Care
Wheaton Franciscan – The Wisconsin Heart Hospital
Professional Office Building
10000 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 200
Wauwatosa, WI 53226