Veins St. Petersburg - Investigation: Ultrasound

In our office, we are proud offer the most up-to-date vein investigations:
We focus exclusively on the treatment of vein disease of the legs. Our expert ultrasonographer is in our office full time, is certified and has long experience in all vascular issues.

The detailed complete exam for venous insufficiency (failed valves and dilated vessels), is a specialized exam not usually well performed in labs that focus on arterial cases and simple 'rule out a clot' exams.

Our exam carefully exams for valve failure and vein dilation in each the five vein systems that drain the surface of each leg. We also screen the deep system for clots and valvular issues. This is a detailed exam that is best performed upright and requires about an hour. Problems of the veins are identified and quantified, and several dozen ultrasound images are saved on a CD/DVD for any future review.

Our 'state of the art' equipment includes a very high-definition ultrasound and a unique apparatus (not generally found in office labs that do not specialize in vein exams), an automatic inflation-rapid deflation pneumatic device, standardizes and improves the exam.

Investigations:

Duplex Venous Doppler Examination of the Legs

Evaluation for failure of vein valves and quantification of 'reflux'
Measurement of vein dilation
Assessment of venous anatomy
Evaluation for deep vein valve problems and thrombosis

Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) with Anterior and Posterior Tibial Waveforms

This is a screening evaluation of the arterial circulation in the legs used to investigate for PAD.

How we investigate vein problems in our office:

Ultrasound Evaluation

After a history and focused exam, we perform a detailed ultrasound exam (about one hour required).

We first check for deep clots and screen the arteries.

We then carefully examine the five veins draining the surface of each leg. This exam measures the diameters of these veins and tests the valves. Any backward flow from failed valves is discovered and measured.

The results are very clear: valve problems, backward flow and dilated veins are either there, or they are not. Our ultrasonographer saves dozens of digital images of the inside of your legs for any future review by your doctor, Medicare, or insurer.

After this exam, Dr. Mountcastle will schedule an appointment with you to discuss the ultrasound findings, review your medical history and physical, and discuss any treatments advised.

Palm Harbor
(At the Fountains at Alderman and Rt. 19, N.)
Serving the cities of:
Dunedin, Palm Harbor,
Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs,
New Port Richey, Bayonet Point,
Citrus Park, Odessa
34760 US-19 North
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Largo
(Next to the hospital, Largo Medical Center)
Serving the cities of:
Belleair, Seminole,
Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach,
Belleair Beach, Clearwater,
Feathersound
168 14th St. S.W. Suite C
Largo, FL 33770

St. Petersburg
(Isla del Sol Shoppers' Village, Pinellas Bayway)
Serving the cities of:
St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde,
Pinellas Park, Kenneth City,
Treasure Island, Madeira Beach,
Maximo, Gulfport
5901 Sun Boulevard, Suite #113A
St. Petersburg, FL 33715

Sun City Center
(Next to South Bay Hospital)
Serving the cities of:
Tampa, Wimauma,
Riverview, Bradenton,
Sarasota, Palmetto
Ruskin, Apollo Beach
4040 Upper Creek Drive, Suite #105
Sun City Center, FL 33573

Call (727) 865-6941 in Pinellas County.

Call (813) 634-1333 in Hillsborough County.

Toll free 888-865-6941

Dan Mountcastle, MD
Board Certified
Ohio State University
Chief Medical Officer and Founder

Kim Truett, BS
Certified Vascular Technologist
Oregon Institute of Technology
Chief of Vascular Technology

Naushin Jobe, MD
Board Certified
Chicago Medical School
Medical Director
St. Petersburg and Sun City Center

Jack Lipps, MD
Board Certified
University of Louisville
Medical Director
Largo and Palm Harbor