Vein Care

Our team provides compassionate, individualized care for every patient. The team consists of vascular and endovascular surgeons, dietitians, vein care coordinators, vascular ultra-sonographers, physical therapists and more, who work together to provide the best experience for our patients.

Our vascular and endovascular surgeons, Charles Leithead, MD and G. Ross Parkerson, II, MD, are certified by the American Vein & Lymphatic Society, which is the leading resource for venous and lymphatic care.

Our patients also have the experience of working with our Operations Coordinator and Nurse Educator, Stephanie Aguilar, BSN, ADN, RN-OC.

Veins are flexible, hollow tubes with flaps inside called valves. Our valves and veins stop the blood from flowing backwards and pooling. When the veins and valves are not working properly, the valves can become damage as a result of venous disease. Venous disease includes blood clots, deep venous thrombosis, superficial venous thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose and spider veins, and ulcers.

We treat a wide array of conditions of the veins which include:

• Spider veins
• Varicose veins
• Legs swelling
• Venous sufficiency/reflux
• Lymphedema
• Lower extremity swelling and pelvic swelling from pelvic cancer

Varicose veins are diagnosed by a physical exam and should be part of your annual physical. Some common risk factors for developing varicose veins include:

• Family history of vein disease
• Female gender
• Age
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Tumors
• Prolonged standing

Surgical procedures are performed in our clinic, which allows our patients to leave without any downtime. Here is a list of our treatment options:

• Spider vein injections
• Foam injections
• Laser ablation
• Laser endovenous treatment
• Leg swelling & compression therapy
• Lymphedema specialized therapy and pumps

To schedule an appointment, call 504-842-VEIN (504-842-8346) or visit MyOchsner.