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Varicose veins are enlarged, lumpy, or swollen veins that appear most often in the legs or feet. They occur when malfunctioning veins cause a reverse blood flow that increases the pressure inside the veins to three to four times the normal amount. This increase in...

If you’re experiencing painful or unsightly symptoms in your legs and you’re not sure what the cause is, it may be time to talk with a vein doctor. Vein and vascular conditions may appear unexpectedly with a variety of symptoms that can be hard to recognize. The first...

If you’re experiencing painful, swollen varicose veins, scheduling an appointment with a vein specialist is a great first step in restoring the health of your legs. Asking the right questions in preparation for your first visit can help you better understand your...

Approximately 75% of Midwest Vein Center's patients are women. Many of them come to the vein center because they are experiencing symptoms like swelling or discomfort in their legs, while others seek us out strictly for cosmetic improvement. Of the 25% of Midwest...

  Contrary to popular belief, Spider Veins aren’t just visible on your legs. Small spider veins called Facial Telangiectasias can appear on the nose, cheeks, and chin and are common in healthy, active adults who may not experience vein issues on other areas of their...

  It helps if you have healthy legs and happy veins! Recently, Midwest Vein Center founder Dr. J. Gordon Wright and his nurse of almost 20 years, Jeanine Costello had an amazing opportunity to speak on the popular show Aging Info Radio (9am on Sundays, AM 560) with...

  For most of our patients, the answer to this question is “no”. Less than 20% of the procedures performed at Midwest Vein Center are done for cosmetic reasons. Varicose Veins bulge above the skin surface and may be caused by an underlying condition called Venous...

  Midwest Vein Center isn’t just a medical practice, we’re a family! We love sharing the successes of our team members, and lately, our Chicago physician Dr. Deborah Lindner has been making a splash in cancer research. As Chief Medical Officer at Chicago's...