Vein Treatments in our Office

1. Laser or Radiofrequency Endovenous Closure:

These are the "state of the art" treatments. If a major vein trunk draining the surface of the leg has backward flow down the legs, we simply close it. We can do this because, after closing the vein, the blood goes through the many 'perforator' vein shortcuts to the deep vein systems of the leg. This procedure improves flow to the deep circulation, decreasing the risk for clots. And, the pressure problems are removed from the superficial circulation, greatly improving the patient's symptoms.

Vein closure procedures involve starting an IV in the vein, gently threading a laser or radiofrequency fiber into the vein, surrounding the vein with fluid for safety, and then withdrawing the fiber over several minutes. A band-aid is placed over the puncture. This entire procedure is painless and takes only about 45 minutes. The patient is then encouraged to take a 15 minute walk and may return to work and normal activity the same day!

2. Micro-Phlebectomy of Varicose Veins:

Varicose veins shrink after we close damaged vein trunks above them. If the varicosities have been too stretched over time to completely disappear, we numb the skin, make needle punctures about every inch over the vein and remove the vein through these needle punctures, using a very fine instrument. No cutting. No sutures. No 'downtime'. Only a simple bandage for three days is required.

3. Sclerotherapy: Spider & Reticular Veins:

We first perform an ultrasound evaluation. When there are no valve problems above the spider veins, we can then proceed with injection of FDA approved sclerosant into these small vessels. Three treatments of each leg over six months are generally sufficient. By first screening and treating for valve problems, we greatly reduce side effects and recurrence. By spreading these treatments out, fewer treatments are required, and each is much more effective. This is a safe procedure and involves only very tiny, superficial needle sticks.

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