Vascular care

Vein specialists at Ascension Illinois help you take the first step toward healthier legs.

Vein care in Chicagoland

Vein specialists at Ascension Illinois help you take the first step toward healthier legs.

Why choose us

Vascular surgeons at Ascension Illinois diagnose and deliver life-saving therapies for blocked or diseased blood vessels. Whenever possible, your surgeon may use minimally invasive techniques to help improve blood flow to your hands, feet and brain. Talk to your doctor about a $99 vascular screening and get a personalized care plan that’s right for you. Vascular surgeons diagnose and treat conditions such as:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortic disease
Carotid artery disease (stroke prevention)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Claudication and poor circulation in the legs
Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic venous insufficiency (venous reflux)
Varicose veins and venous ulcers

Symptoms of vascular disease

Symptoms of a vascular condition include:

Brittle, shiny skin texture
Bulging varicose veins
Cold, pale or tingling feet and legs
Discoloration of your toes and feet
Family history of aneurysms or other vascular conditions
Leg pain at rest or non-healing wounds (limb-threatening ischemia
Pain in your calves and legs (when walking), not related to arthritis
Pain when moving or using your arm
Sores on your feet and leg that do not heal
Sudden weakness, facial dropping, or trouble speaking (possible stroke)
Swelling in your legs

How we diagnose vascular conditions

Your vascular specialist starts by listening to understand your concerns. Then, we work with you to create a personalized vascular care plan. High-definition imaging and blood flow studies are used to diagnose artery and vein conditions, including PAD and carotid disease.

Vascular ultrasound (Doppler studies) may be used to evaluate blood flow and identify blockages.

How we treat vascular conditions

Treatment for vascular conditions may include minimally invasive and surgical procedures to restore blood flow and reduce the risk of serious complications. Conditions may include:

For some patients, surgery or minimally invasive repair may be recommended to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms and prevent rupture.

Specialized care is available to diagnose and treat blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis, to help prevent serious complications

Vascular surgeons provide advanced treatments for carotid artery disease to reduce the risk of stroke, including minimally invasive techniques such as transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR).

Minimally invasive procedures may be used to open narrowed or blocked arteries in the legs to improve circulation and relieve pain while walking.

Vein procedures may include

A minimally invasive procedure that treats poor circulation of blood in the leg, a condition called venous reflux or insufficiency. Left untreated, varicose veins and other more serious vascular conditions may develop.

An injection treatment used to eliminate spider veins and reticular veins. Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic vein procedure, and is not a covered benefit through your insurance provider.

Varithena™ microfoam is an alternative form of non-surgical venous ablation that can be performed in the office without the need for any anesthesia.

How to get care

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To make an appointment, a referral should be made by your primary care doctor or another specialist. Once the referral is received and reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment with a vascular surgeon.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.