Advanced options to treat venous diseases
The goal of treatment is to improve blood flow back to the heart and reduce the risk of complications, such as bleeding or blood clots—known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We can manage some disorders with medication, but we also perform minimally invasive procedures and surgery to treat more complex conditions.
The experts in our Vein Program and Vascular and Endovascular Program have experience in handling serious vascular issues as well as cosmetic conditions.
Medications
Several venous diseases can cause clots to form in your blood vessels, which can cause a stroke. Your doctor may recommend anticoagulant medications to change your blood’s clotting ability and minimize the risk of blood clots forming.
In emergency situations, your doctor may use thrombolysis to deliver medication directly to the clot using a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) inserted into your blood vessel.
Procedures
Your doctor may recommend a procedure to open narrow veins, filter blood clots or close damaged veins:
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Angioplasty: A catheter is guided through a blood vessel to the narrow area and is widened using a balloon or laser.
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IVC filters: A filtering device is placed within the large vein in your abdomen that catches blood clots traveling to the heart.
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Radiofrequency ablation: Radiofrequency is used to seal large, damaged varicose veins.
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Sclerotherapy: Injection of a solution that causes small varicose veins to close off.
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Surgical bypass: A graft can be placed to allow blood to travel around a damaged section of a vein.
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Vein ligation and stripping: Enlarged veins can be removed or tied off through small incisions.
Vein program
Improve your appearance, decrease pain, and prevent serious complications caused by varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and other venous conditions with minimally invasive treatment from our vascular team.
Conditions
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which the veins in the legs malfunction and allow blood to leak backward, causing blood to pool in the legs and putting increased pressure on the veins.
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Open sores that are long-lasting, keep returning, and are resistant to treatment.
Leg Aneurysms
A leg aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel that can cause blood clots or reduced blood flow.
Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome
Pelvic venous congestion syndrome is a type of varicose vein that affects women’s pelvic veins and can cause chronic pain.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Superficial thrombophlebitis is a blood clot near the surface of the skin that causes inflammation of the vein, leading to redness and swelling.
Varicose & Spider Veins
Varicose and spider veins occur when the veins near the surface of the skin become enlarged and twisted.
Venous Aneurysm
A venous aneurysm is a bulge along a weakened wall of a vein, most often in your legs, abdomen, or throat.
Venous Disease
Venous disease refers to a number of conditions that affect the flow of blood through the veins.
Venous Thrombosis
Venous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in your veins.
Venous Tumors
Venous tumors are tumors that grow on or in veins.
Ventricular Aneurysm
A ventricular aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel of the heart that can appear as a result of a heart attack.
Tests
Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets, and computer technology used to create images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Vascular Surgery
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Steven David Abramowitz, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kristin M Brindisi, MSPAS PA
Vascular Surgery
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Manisha Gonsalves Durkee, FNPBC MSN
Vascular Surgery
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Lizollette Ekwopi, MSN NP
Cardiovascular Disease & Vascular Surgery
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Yelena Game, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Melissa Kanji Meghpara, DO
Vascular Surgery
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Dana Lurae Parker, MSN NP
Vascular Surgery & Cardiology
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Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Daniel Martin Schwegler, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Lauren Elizabeth Van Winkle, MMPAS PA
Vascular Surgery
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Nabil Badro, MD
General Surgery & Vascular Surgery
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Rajesh V. Raikar, MD
General Surgery & Vascular Surgery
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Richard A. Silva, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital - Smyth Building
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Smyth Building Ste 303 Baltimore, MD 21239
443-444-3435
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21237
443-777-1901
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center Building 4 Washington, DC 20007
877-367-2434
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Harbor Hospital
3001 South Hanover Street Suite 216 Baltimore, MD 21225
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 5200 Olney, MD 20832
410-657-1947
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-5637
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Road Ste 200 Leonardtown, MD 20650
240-434-4022
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital - Calvert Street Building
3300 North Calvert Street First Floor Baltimore, MD 21218
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Physician Office Building
106 Irving Street NW Physician Office Bldg. Suite 3150 North Tower Washington, DC 20010
202-877-0456
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.