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Ochsner Vein Center
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 30 million American adults have varicose veins. For many, varicose veins and spider veins are a cosmetic concern. For others, they can cause aching, cramping, burning, throbbing pain and even lead to serious problems, such as ulcers, blood clots, inflammation (thrombophlebitis) and bleeding of veins very close to the skin. The Ochsner Vein Center and our vein care team is here to help you and to treat any of your vein issues, such as varicose veins, deep venous thrombosis, spider veins and more.
Why Choose the Ochsner Vein Center?
Ochsner is the destination center in the Gulf South region for vein care. In 2019, the Vein Care Center was established at Ochsner Health. We have a fully devoted team of Ochsner vascular and endovascular surgeons dedicated to only vein care. Our multidisciplinary team has in-depth knowledge in treating varicose veins and will get your legs looking and feeling great again. We offer comprehensive services for vein care, ranging from conservative treatment to minimally invasive procedures and everything in between. Our patients have peace of mind knowing that all of their vein problems will be treated in one place. Additionally, our team will help you in every step of your journey, such as providing education on living a healthier lifestyle.
Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 504-842-VEIN (504-842-8346) or visit MyOchsner.
Meet the Team
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.
What is Venous Disease?
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.
Conditions Treated
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
Diagnosis
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
Treatment Options
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
