Phone (231) 935-VEIN (8346) Address 1221 Sixth Street Suite 208 Traverse City, MI 49684 Hours Monday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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They can cause you pain and discomfort and they just look awful to put it in simple words. We are talking about varicose and spider veins.
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Jim McDonnell, D.O. Medical school at the Des Moines University of Health Sciences. Internship at Metropolitan Hospital Grand Rapids. Surgical residency Genysis Health Systems Flint. Board certified in general surgery. Ann Kuenker, D.O. Medical school Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Internship and residency at Metropolitan Hospital Grand Rapids and Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center, Detroit. Board certified in family practice. Carla Lark RVT, RDMS, Registered Vascular Technologist, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Vascular Ultrasounds. I have been doing ultrasounds for 20 years and am very blessed to love what I do. I love caring for patients and making them feel better. My interests and hobbies are my family. I have a loving husband of eighteen years and five beautiful children. My children keep me busy between school and sports. Angela Standerfer, Assisting Dr. McDonnell/ Dr. Kuenker with daily procedures. Involved in all aspects of procedures including; patient care, purchasing of supplies, inventory control, daily schedules and the phones. My favorite thing about job/patients is working for both doctors and having a great staff! I love meeting new people and making a difference in their lives both socially and medically. I love sharing success stories with our vein procedures and seeing great results first hand. Other interests/hobbies/family: My dog, Woody, two wonderful parents and two older brothers. I love to play piano, landscape, gardening, cooking (when I get to), dancing, skiing, walking, swimming (anything involving being on the water that is why I love it here), and golf. I m also a Breast Cancer Survivor of 2 ½ years and a native of Elk Rapids. Karen Stites, Billing and Insurance Verification I enjoy the friendly, family atmosphere with patients and helping our patients understand their insurance coverage. I am interested in scrapbooking, gardening and camping. I am a Traverse City native and live here with my husband and two daughters. In addition, I volunteer and serve as a PTO Board Member for my school district. Darla Shooks, Assisting Dr. Kuenker and Dr. McDonald in daily procedures, scheduling and chemical peels. This is a great staff to work with! Getting to know the patients and sharing the pleasure of successful procedures. I have four children, 1 ½ grandchildren and enjoy medical mission trips. Connie Hernden, Office receptionist and medical assistant. My favorite thing about the job are my coworkers, the doctors, patient care and learning a new field. I enjoy perennial gardening, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. I have been married for 28 years and have two beautiful daughters Jessie (20 yrs) and Carly (11 yrs). We also have a family cat named Opossum (12 yrs).
Answer It seems that everyone is now offering spider and varicose vein removal and these procedures are being offered in many different environments from the salons and spa settings to physician’s offices and free standing medical clinics. How do you begin to choose the best option to meet your needs? Question What happens at my first appointment? Answer If you choose to be treated in a medically based practice you will receive a comprehensive evaluation of the blood flow in the affected area. The physicians are able to use the state of the art technology to determine the underlying causes of your vein problems and therefore get much better results by getting at the root of the problem as opposed to just dealing with a quick cosmetic fix. Vascular surgeons are very familiar with the anatomy and physiology, which is so important in individualizing treatment for each patient. Determining the cause of the problem is the first step in achieving a long term and durable solution to your vein problems. Question What are my treatment options? Answer After completion of a comprehensive evaluation, there are many techniques that can be used depending on the underlying cause of the problem. Often surface laser can remove small spider veins. Physicians are also able to use the laser intravenously to treat the deeper varicose veins. Injections may also be used depending on the root cause of the vein problem. It requires a thorough evaluation by a vascular expert to determine the right course of treatment for each individual so that you can achieve your desired outcome. A comprehensive vein center will also include a follow up visit in your treatment plan to assure the best results possible were achieved. Question How long will I have to rest?Answer Most people are able to return to normal activity the same day of treatment. In fact it is recommended to be active following the procedure. Support hose are strongly recommended for the first 1-2 weeks following the procedure to get the best possible results. Question Will my insurance cover vein treatment? Answer Depending on the recommended treatment, most procedures will be covered by insurance including Medicare. Be sure and check with the billing department to clarify your insurance coverage. Answer Varicose and spider veins are evidence of blood pooling in the veins as a result of the valves inside the veins not working properly. It is often a genetic condition that can be aggravated by being on your feet for long periods of time and is also common during and after pregnancy.
Varicose veins are the bulging type veins in the deeper vein system. Varicose veins can be very painful, leaving the legs feeling heavy and tired. People will often complain of fatigue after being up on their feet. Spider veins are web like discolorations on the surface of the skin. They are not usually uncomfortable but are often unsightly, making people feel self conscious about the appearance of their legs. Question What causes varicose veins? Answer Varicose veins are more common in women than in men, and are linked with heredity. Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Varicose veins are bulging veins that are larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter. Answer Telangiectasias, or spider veins, are small enlarged blood vessels near the surface of the skin; usually they measure only a few millimeters. They can develop anywhere on the body but commonly on the face around the nose, cheeks, and chin. They can also develop on the legs, specifically on the upper thigh, below the knee joint, and around the ankles.
These are actually developmental abnormalities but can closely mimic the behavior of benign vascular neoplasms. They may be composed of abnormal aggregations of arterioles, capillaries, or venules.
Answer When phlebitis is associated to the formation of blood clots (thrombosis), usually in the deep veins of the legs, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. Phlebitis is a common complication of Lupus.
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