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About the Vein & Interventional Clinic

Our Vein & Interventional Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of blood vessels and other organ systems using non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques. More>>

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Hospital Practice
Hospital Practice
These procedures can usually be performed on an outpatient basis, though in some cases overnight admission after the procedure is recommended. More >>
These procedures can usually be performed on an outpatient basis, though in some cases overnight admission after the procedure is recommended. More >>

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Facts About Varicose Veins
Facts About Varicose Veins
Our Vein & Interventional Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of blood vessels and other organ systems using non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques.More >>
Varicose veins affect an estimated 40% of women and 25% of men. More >>
What are the symptoms? Will they get worse?
What are the symptoms? Will they get worse?
In addition to the visual appearance of purplish, knotted veins, many patients may experience one or more of the following leg symptoms...More >>
How Varicose Veins Occur
How Varicose Veins Occur
Varicose veins occur when the valves in these superficial veins malfunction.More >>
Can Varicose Veins Be Prevented?
Can Varicose Veins Be Prevented?
Exercise regularly to improve leg strength and circulation (walking is ideal).More >>
Recovery
Recovery
RCI physicians will look at the results from the ultrasound and the information on your history form to determine the most effective treatment path. For some patients, that may be conservative approachesMore >>
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis and Treatment
RCI physicians will look at the results from the ultrasound and the information on your history form to determine the most effective treatment path. For some patients, that may be conservative approachesMore >>
Treatment Alternatives for Varicose Veins
Treatment Alternatives for Varicose Veins
In addition to the visual appearance of purplish, knotted veins, many patients may experience one or more of the following leg symptoms: Pain (an aching or cramping feeling) Heaviness/Tiredness BurningMore >>
Side Effects & Complications
Side Effects & Complications
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Our Patients Say it Best
Our Patients Say it Best
"My varicose veins used to make me feel self-conscious. People would ask, 'What's wrong with your leg?' click for more>>More >>

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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get anwswers to some your most frequently asked questions.More >>
Get answers to some your most frequently asked questions.More >>

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Haroon R. Afridi, M.D.
Haroon R. Afridi, M.D.
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Specialty: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Education: Kyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan In Practice Since 2004More >>
G. Gregg Berg, M.D.
G. Gregg Berg, M.D.
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Specialty: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Education: Kyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan In Practice Since 2004More >>
Mark L. Pedersen, M.D.
Mark L. Pedersen, M.D.

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Specialty: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Education: Kyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan In Practice Since 2004More >>
Robert J. Schmall, M.D.
Robert J. Schmall, M.D.
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Specialty: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Education: Kyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan In Practice Since 2004More >>
Michael Hummel, M.D.
Michael Hummel, M.D.
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Michael Hummel, M.D.More >>

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Brochure - Love your legs, Live your life
Brochure - Love your legs, Live your life

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An Interventional Radiologist
has expertise in minimally invasive, targeted treatments performed using imaging guidance. Utilizing imaging, our doctors can visualize, diagnose, and treat the full scope of a disease's pathology and map out the procedure tailored to the individual patient.