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High Resolution Vein Care
It is our hope to assist you in making an informed decision to evaluate and treat your varicose veins. Change is so important to all of us, and we are here to walk you through this important process. Several procedures may be used in managing leg pain, swelling, dilated varicose veins and spider veins, which include endovenous laser ablation, phlebectomy (removing veins) or sclerotherapy (injecting small spider veins).
Call today to schedule consultation - 505-332-5810.
Consultation and Ultrasound Evaluation
Consultation and Ultrasound Evaluation
Our professional team of doctors, sonographers and clinical staff will provide you with an extensive vein care assessment and treatment options including a vein care health and wellness consultation, all in a comfortable and professional setting.
We use state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to determine if you have venous insufficiency (reflux), a major source of leg problems. This non-invasive imaging technique uses soundwaves to evaluate the function of the valves and the direction of flow in the veins of the leg.
There can be several adverse consequences of untreated varicose veins; and their severity will vary from person to person depending on the circumstances. Many people who do not treat their varicose veins can experience continued symptoms of pain, fatigue and swelling of the legs or ankles. More advanced medical problems may include hyperpigmentation (discoloration), venous leg ulcers, spontaneous bleeding, superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the vein just below the surface of the skin), and a possible condition called deep vein thombosis (blood clots).
Our physicians will do a physical examination and history to evaluate the extent
and severity of your varicose veins or spider veins. After the initial evaluation is completed, the physician will discuss treatment options with you.
Don't wait to enjoy the freedom of pain-free, beautiful legs
Our physicians, sonographers and clinical staff are here to support you through the whole process. We will answer your questions and assist you in completing paperwork for pre-procedural approval from insurance companies.
Treatment Options:
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Laser Ablation treatment Laser Ablation treatment
Endovenous laser ablation treatment is a minimally invasive, in-office therapy to treat varicose veins. The purpose of this procedure is to stop the blood flowing in the opposite direction than it should so that the dilated varicose vein no longer receives its abnormal blood supply. Instead of removing the greater saphenous vein through surgical stripping, a small laser fiber is placed into the vein and the vein is sealed closed in place. The skin on the inside of the knee is anesthetized and a laser fiber is inserted through a needle into the greater saphenous vein. As the fiber is withdrawn, the laser is fired, causing the vein to close. Following the procedure, a compression stocking is worn to help in the healing process. Patients are able to walk immediately after the procedure and most individuals are able to return to work the next day. Endovenous laser treatment is FDA approved.
Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly, but can be removed in our vein clinic with little discomfort. During the procedure, local anesthesia is used and small puncture areas made and the vein is removed. The areas heal within six to eight weeks and scarring is minimal or not even visible. Support hose is worn for two continuous days followed by another two weeks of wearing the hose during waking hours.
Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for small (spider veins) and medium size (reticular) veins. Sclerotherapy uses a tiny needle to inject a solution called a sclerosant into the veins, which closes those small unwanted vessels. It may often take several session to eliminate spider veins entirely, but the procedure is relatively pain free and most normal activites can be resumed the same day. Depending on the size and location of the veins, different types and strengths of sclerosants are used.
Jerry
King, MD
is board certified in Diagnos
tic
Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He received his
medical degree and completed his radiology residency at the University
of Mississippi in Jackson . In addition, Dr. King also completed
a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at the University
of New Mexico. He is currently Chief of Vascular and Interventional
Radiology at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Dr.
King performs a full spectrum of vascular diagnostic and interventional
services as well as non-vascular interventional services. Dr.
King is also currently the Medical Director for the High Resolution
Vein Care program.
Laura
Feldman, MD received her medical degree from the Albert
Einstein College of Medicine in New York . She completed a diagnostic
Radiology Residency at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia and a Cardiovascular
Radiology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston .
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American College of
Radiology, she is also a fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology
. She performs the full spectrum of vascular and non vascular diagnostic
and interventional services.
Charlie Lawrence, BA, RDMS, RVT is a Registered Vascular Technologist and Sonograher with 18 years experience working in vascular and general ultrasound at St. Joseph's, Lovelace and the University of New Mexico Hospitals. He is registered in Vascular, OB/GYN, Abdomen and Neuosonography. He currently is the Lead Vascular Technologist for High Resolution Vein Care.
Ann Decker, RN is a registered nurse who has extensive experience working in hospital and clinic settings. Her years of experience working in surgery and recovery, as well as being a patient advocate, have been very beneficial in working with our patients.
Clinic phone: 505-332-5810
Our office is located at:
4411 The 25 Way, Suite 150
Albuquerque (near Jefferson & I-25)