MHVI-Veins

Love your legs again!

Step out with confidence. Treatment options for varicose veins can relieve pain safely and effectively restore a healthier appearance.

MedStar Health Vein Centers are part of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. You can get custom, minimally invasive vein procedures at 11 convenient locations throughout the region, from McLean, VA, to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Bel Air, Maryland. Visit us to relieve discomfort and restore your confidence.

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Signs and symptoms of varicose veins

Visible, blue, enlarged veins in your legs
Aching pain, especially after long periods of standing or sitting
Throbbing or cramping in the thigh or calf
A feeling of heaviness in the leg(s)
Swelling in the lower leg, ankle, or foot
Itching in the affected limb

Left untreated, what initially appears to be a cosmetic vein problem can lead to a more serious, progressive vein disease.

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

Compression Therapy

Prescription-strength stocking for extra support and pressure to eliminate symptoms
Sclerotherapy

Chemical injections into spider and varicose veins
Radiofrequency Ablation

Thermal approach using heat ablation to eliminate damaged veins
Non-thermal Therapy

VenaSeal℠ is a non-thermal approach using medical adhesive to eliminate damaged veins
Microphlebectomy

Small, precise incisions are made along the vein to enable removal of the vein from under the skin

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Our convenient locations

Maryland

MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus
12 Medstar Blvd,
Bel Air, MD 21015
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MedStar Health Cardiology Associates at Annapolis
2002 Medical Pkwy #520
Annapolis, MD 21401
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MedStar Health Cardiology Associates at Bowie
4175 North Hanson Court
Bowie, MD 20716
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MedStar Health at Chevy Chase
5454 Wisconsin Avenue,
The Barlow Building,
Ste. 1100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr,
Baltimore, MD 21237
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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy,
Baltimore, MD 21218
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MedStar Health at Dorsey Hall
9501 Old Annapolis Rd.,
Suite 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Virginia

MedStar Health at McLean
6862 Elm Street, Ste. 800,
McLean, VA 22101
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Washington, D.C.

MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre
1133 21st Street, NW,
Building 2, 7th Floor,
Washington, DC 20036
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW,
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20007
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW,
Washington, DC 20010
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Meet our vein experts

Our board-certified vein specialists are nationally recognized cardiovascular experts. At MedStar Health Vein Centers, you'll get access to exclusive therapies that are not yet widely available.

Misaki Kiguchi, MD
Director, MedStar Health Vein Centers —D.C. region

Margaret Arnold, MD
Director, MedStar Health Vein Centers—Baltimore region

Sonya Alekseyev, FNP,BC

Lauren Marie Hensler, PA-C

Sadia Ilyas, MD
Vascular Surgery

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
Vascular Surgeon

Wendy S. Lobo, AGACNP,BC

Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgeon

Mihae Shin-Diep, ACNP-BC

Vein Experts

Misaki Kiguchi, MD
Director, MedStar Health Vein Centers —D.C. region

Misaki Kiguchi, MD

Misaki Kiguchi, MD, is a vascular surgeon with the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute (MHVI) with office hours in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD.

She is a trained specialist in the treatment of both arterial and venous diseases. Her surgical expertise spans the treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, hemodialysis access, peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency, using the most effective and safest therapies. An expert in cosmetic and non-cosmetic vein treatment, Dr. Kiguchi brings a wealth of experience to her vein practice. She is dedicated to helping patients, who are often dealing with venous insufficiency to dramatically improve their quality of life.

Dr. Kiguchi was born in Japan; her family subsequently immigrated to the United States, and she grew up in Austin, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Yale University and her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. In addition, her interest in health care policy motivated her to concurrently pursue an M.B.A. She completed her internship and surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the largest and most prestigious vascular training programs in the country. She has published a variety of articles based on her research and serves on several national academic vascular committees.

Margaret Arnold, MD
Director, MedStar Health Vein Centers—Baltimore region

Margaret Arnold, MD

Margaret Arnold, MD, FACS, is the director of the MedStar Health Baltimore surgical residency program and the director of the MedStar Health Vein Centers in Baltimore. She is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who is board certified in both vascular surgery and general surgery.

Dr. Arnold is experienced in both endovascular and open surgery and in the medical management of vascular issues. She treats all forms of vascular disease including aortic disease and thoracic outlet syndrome, but primarily focuses her practice on treating venous disease such as varicose veins.

Her research focuses on medical and surgical training and education. A strong advocate for making wellness and lifestyle changes and modifications, she weaves this into her curriculum when teaching residents and counsels patients on this as well.

Dr. Arnold’s practice is patient-centered. She gets to know her patients on a personal level so that she can better understand their needs and goals. She involves her patients in the decision-making process so that they become more invested in their treatment plan. She has found this to be very successful as it contributes to a better quality of life for her patients.

Dr. Arnold is published widely, including book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and has spoken at regional and national vascular surgery conferences. She is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Association of Women’s Surgeons, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and is a Fellow, American College of Surgeons.

Sonya Alekseyev, FNP,BC

Lauren Marie Hensler, PA-C

Sadia Ilyas, MD
Vascular Surgery

Sadia Ilyas, MD

Dr. Ilyas practices both open and advanced endovascular methods of treatment and works directly with her patients on lifestyle modifications to promote the best outcomes in their health. In her fellowship, she focused her attention on aortic branch graft technology and fenestrated aortic repair for aortic dissection and aortic aneurysms. She is also trained in advanced endovascular limb salvage techniques including deep vein arterialization.

Her dual training in critical care and vascular surgery is uncommon across the country and it allows her to take care of patients in the preoperative and postoperative settings as well as in the operating room and in the ICU.

Dr. Ilyas’ research interests include looking at how physicians deliver complex vascular surgery care in a multifaceted socioeconomic context, regarding issues such as healthcare disparities. One of her goals is to improve access to all available and cutting edge technology in vascular surgery for all patients, universally.

Dr. Ilyas received her medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. She then completed her general surgery residency at Wright State University–Boonshoft School of Medicine. During that time she was selected to be a clinical and research fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Surgery Branch where she stayed for four years focusing on basic science research and translational clinical trials. After that, she completed her surgical critical care fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and her vascular surgery fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Philosophy of care:
“My goal is to provide personalized and compassionate vascular surgery care at the highest level. It’s important to me that my patients fully understand their vascular problem, and that I understand what their goals and expectations are, so that we can work together to develop a lifelong treatment plan that is best for each individual patient.

“I want to develop the best plan for each patient, one that is aligned with their life goals. I understand that everyone has unique goals and expectations, and my job as their vascular surgeon is to help them manage their disease so that they can live the life that they want.

“Patients with vascular disease often have multiple physicians and providers taking care of them. We’re all invested in helping our patients live the life that they want, and communication and collaborative care between all members of the healthcare team is essential to achieve the best outcome for each patient.”

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
Vascular Surgeon

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. She leads MedStar Health Vein Centers in Annapolis.

Dr. Jeyabalan brings the latest surgical techniques to her patients using her extensive clinical and research background. She is part of a comprehensive and connected system of MedStar Health outpatient centers offering convenient minimally invasive techniques for treating venous disease including varicose veins and venous ulcers.

She has an outstanding foundation in all forms of endovascular, minimally invasive, and open surgery procedures. She treats the full breadth of vascular disorders including: carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, limb preservation for peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, and venous disease.

She enjoys being able to tailor appropriate therapies to individual patients’ needs and base decisions on the latest evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge technology.

Wendy S. Lobo, AGACNP,BC

Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgeon

Krystal C. Maloni, MD

Kryssy Maloni, MD, is a vascular surgeon with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Health Vein Centers at Lafayette Centre and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

She provides treatment for the full spectrum of venous and arterial disease, with a special focus on venous insufficiency. Dr. Maloni’s practice offers testing, diagnosis, and treatment for varicose and cosmetic veins in a convenient and comfortable specialty-clinic setting.

If a more serious underlying condition is discovered, Dr. Maloni is able to fully manage the patient’s care through her comprehensive vascular expertise and extensive, acute-care resources of MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute.

Philosophy of Care:
“In my practice, I aim to develop longitudinal relationships with my patients and their physicians— often extending for many years. Through these partnerships, my goal is to not only treat the patients’ vascular condition, but to help them live their lives with confidence and without pain.”

Mihae Shin-Diep, ACNP-BC

Frequently asked questions about varicose vein treatment

What happens if varicose veins are left untreated?

Left untreated, what initially appears to be a cosmetic vein problem can lead to a more serious, progressive vein disease. Complications can include bleeding, blood clots, infections, rashes, and sores. Swelling, which can be a symptom of varicose veins, can make these complications worse. In severe cases, affected veins could rupture, which can lead to excessive bleeding—a medical emergency.
Can varicose veins go away on their own?

Unfortunately, no. Sometimes the appearance of spider or varicose veins fades with time. Losing weight or exercising more can help temporarily. But for most patients, symptoms such as pain, cramping, and visible veins return over time.

Don't wait. Delaying treatment can make symptoms worse and increase your risk of serious vascular complications.
How long is recovery for a varicose vein procedure?

Recovery time depends on your specific condition and the procedure you choose. Most people can return to normal activities within two weeks. You may need to wear compression stockings or bandages for a few weeks to help incisions heal. For most procedures, you should be fully healed by four weeks after surgery.

Watch our recent Facebook Live interviews with our experts

Our vascular experts discuss minimally invasive treatment options that provide exceptional results.

Maggie Arnold, MD - varicose and spider veins

Summer is right around the corner. Are your legs summer ready? If you’re unhappy with the way your legs look from varicose or spider veins, you have options. Fortunately, there are treatment options that can relieve pain safely and effectively and restore a healthier appearance. Vascular surgeon Dr. Maggie Arnold discusses how to identify varicose or spider veins, what happens during an evaluation for varicose veins, and what are the various treatments and more.
Misaki Kiguchi, MD - varicose veins

Varicose and spider veins can be unsightly and painful. Fortunately, there are treatment options that can relieve pain safely and effectively and restore a healthier appearance. We sat down with board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Misaki Kiguchi and nurse practitioner Bianca Cutler to discuss the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), how to identify varicose veins, the different treatment options, and more!
Geetha Jeyabalan, MD - varicose veins

Summer is right around the corner. Are your legs ready? If you're unhappy with the way your legs look, there are treatment options to relieve pain safely and effectively and restore a healthier appearance. We recently sat down with board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Geetha Jeyabalan to discuss varicose and spider vein treatment options, risk factors, and more!

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Love your legs again!

Signs and symptoms of varicose veins

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or

Our convenient locations

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or

Meet our vein experts

Frequently asked questions about varicose vein treatment

Watch our recent Facebook Live interviews with our experts

Additional resources

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or

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Expert varicose vein treatment close to you

Love your legs again!

How can we treat you?

What are our health care experts saying?

Frequently Asked Questions

Signs and symptoms of varicose veins

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

To schedule a consultation, call 888-352-6448 or

Our convenient locations

To schedule a consultation, call 888-352-6448 or

Meet our vein experts

Frequently asked questions about varicose vein treatment

Watch our recent Facebook Live interviews with our experts

Additional resources

To schedule a consultation, call 888-352-6448 or

Want to know more?

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or

To schedule a consultation,
call 888-352-6448 or