Providence Vein Center has been providing treatment for venous insufficiency in Spokane, WA since 2002. We offer complimentary screening exams to assess the veins of your legs. Upon completion of the exam, further tests may be recommended.

Vein disorders are not always visible and therefore modern diagnostic techniques are important tools in determining the cause and severity of your problem. Depending upon the results of your screening examination, you may have additional tests recommended such as a diagnostic ultrasound which will identify how badly your veins are damaged. The ultrasound examination is used by your provider to determine if treatment is necessary.

Your treatment options will vary depending on your diagnosis. Providence Vein Center specializes in providing you with a unique treatment plan designed specifically for you.

Gregory K. Luna, MD, MPH, FACS is a practicing Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon with nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. He attended medical school at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. He was a resident at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine and did his vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. He has served the Spokane area in general and vascular surgery since 1992. He is past president of the North Pacific Surgery Society and a member of the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society. He has spoken to national and regional audiences on various surgical related topics.

Stephen P. Murray, MD, FACS is a practicing Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon with the nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. He did his General Surgery training at Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco and practiced with the US Army in Germany for three years before coming back to do his vascular surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He obtained additional post-fellowship training at Emory University in Endovascular Therapies. He serves as a member of numerous vascular societies to include: The Society of Vascular Surgery, Western Vascular Society, The Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, The European Society of Vascular Surgery and is past president of the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society. He has spoken to national audiences on the subject of endovascular therapies, and has been instrumental in bringing advanced endovascular arterial and advanced venous therapies to the Inland Northwest since arriving in 1997.

Thomas R. Pellow, MD, FACS is a practicing Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon with nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. He grew up in Spokane WA and attended Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, WA. He completed medical school and his general surgery training at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda California. His fellowship in vascular surgery was also done at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He returned to Spokane in the summer of 1984 and has been practicing vascular and endovascular medicine since then. He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery and the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society.

M Kathleen Reilly, PhD, MD, FACS is a practicing Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon with nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended medical school at Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL and at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine in Rochester, NY. She did her residency and fellowship in vascular surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She has been providing vascular surgery service in Spokane since moving to the area in 1994. She is a member of numerous societies including the Society of Vascular Surgery, Southern Society of Vascular Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Megan A. Hoefer, MD is a practicing physician with nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. She attended Gonzaga University, graduating from Creighton University Medical School, Omaha, NE. She was a resident at Creighton University, School of Medicine. She specializes in venous disease and has been with the practice since September 2006. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the Washington State Medical Association.

Sandra L. Tidwell, ARNP, MN, RN is a nurse practitioner with nationally recognized Providence Vein Center. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, Tacoma WA and obtained her Master of Nursing degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. She specializes in venous disease and wound care. Sandy has been with the practice since 2002. She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and American College of Phlebology.

Thermal ablation – Currently, two types of thermal ablation are approved by the FDA for the treatment of superficial venous disease. VenacureTM endovenous laser treatment and VNUS ClosesureFAST^TM radiofrequency treatment deliver thermal energy to the diseased vein, damaging the vein wall. This causes the vein to collapse, shrink in size and eventually is absorbed by the body. Providence Vein Center is proud to offer both. Both offer similar treatment outcomes and success rates of approximately 97%.

VenaCure™ Endovenous Laser Treatment – This procedure uses a laser, which is a highly concentrated beam of light. A small laser fiber is inserted into the damaged vein. Laser light is used to damage the vein wall and seal the vein shut. The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia and typically takes about one hour. Following the procedure, a support stocking is used on the treated leg.

VNUS ClosesureFAST^TM – This procedure uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to damage the vein wall and seal the vein shut. The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia and takes about one hour. Following the procedure, a support stocking is used on the treated leg.

Microambulatory Phlebectomies (MAPS or Stabs) – After a local anesthetic is administered, small 1/8 – 1/4 inch punctures are made into the skin over a bulging vein. Small pieces of the vein are removed through these punctures and the skin is closed with a butterfly strip. This is done in the office and is performed on larger varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy – Spider veins and small varicose veins may be treated with Sclerotherapy. In this office procedure, a tiny needle is used to inject medication into the spider vein or small varicose vein. This damages the vein causing it to shrink. Over time the vein becomes less visible and eventually disappears. You may need anywhere from one to several sessions depending upon the type and number of veins being treated. The procedure usually causes minimal discomfort, and normal activities are resumed immediately. Bruising and discoloration may occur. Bruising normally disappears within 2-4 weeks. Discoloration almost always fades, but it can last for several months.