Vein Clinics of America - Skokie
We are the largest group in the country specializing exclusively in vein disease treatment. Established in 1981, the physicians of Vein Clinics of America believe that pursuing excellence in the treatment of vein disorders requires a full-time commitment.
Our physicians specialize in Phlebology, the medical specialty of treating vein disease. They are highly recognized for their published research and many work as lecturers and trainers in the field of vein treatment for doctors from around the world.
Varicose vein disease can be very complex and each patient is unique, so we know how important it is to you to find the right physician to treat your particular condition.
Our physicians are dedicated to making you feel at ease throughout the process. They will thoroughly evaluate your condition, discuss the details of your situation so you feel comfortable, and present you with a course of action that works best for you. We are there to help, and since we’re experts in our field we’re confident we can do the best job for you.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Vein Clinics of America is in network with most major insurance plans. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), reimbursable FSA expenses cover many treatments for vein disorders. If you do not see your insurance provider in the list below, please call 866-923-VEIN for a complete listing.
The Skokie office currently accepts the following providers:
- Anthem
- Care First
- Cigna
- Medicare
- MultiPlan / PHCS
- United Health Care
About Robert L. Shapiro, MD, FACS
Education
Doctorate of Medicine, St. George's University, School of Medicine
Residency
Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI
Fellowship
The American College of Surgeons
Board Certified
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Treatment
Dr. Shapiro has had interest in vein disease for many years. Upon joining VCA, he underwent extensive training in Phlebology, the diagnosis and treatment of varicose vein disease and related disorders. During this time, he was trained in ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT).
His refined use of these minimally invasive procedures allows him to meet the needs of each patient by treating a wide spectrum of venous insufficiency from the smallest spider vein to largest varicose vein.
Experience Matters
Prior to joining Vein Clinics of America (VCA), Dr. Shapiro was a surgeon for private practices in Las Vegas and Reno, NV. He is board certified in general surgery and is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Vein Clinics of America is in network with most major insurance plans. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), reimbursable FSA expenses cover many treatments for vein disorders. If you do not see your insurance provider in the list below, please call 866-923-VEIN for a complete listing.
The Skokie office currently accepts the following providers:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health EOS
- HFN
- Medicare
- MultiPlan / PHCS
- United Health Care
Dr. Shapiro is located in Skokie near Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Glenview.
Services:
Sclerotherapy is a microinjection procedure that needs no pain medication or surgery. Abnormal veins are treated by injecting a solution called a sclerosant, sealing the vein off from the rest of the vein network in your leg, allowing the body to naturally redirect the blood flow to healthy veins.
Endovenous laser treatment (ELT, or sometimes referred to as EVLT) is a quick, minimally invasive laser treatment that requires no hospitalization and no complicated surgery. A small optic fiber is inserted through a needle into the varicose vein, heating and closing the vein, allowing blood to be naturally re-routed to other healthy veins.
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