Microphlebectomy in Englewood, New Jersey (NJ)

Many options exist for correcting painful varicose veins, but some are not as effective if the problematic veins are particularly large. A microphlebectomy, however, is an excellent procedure for eliminating these dark, unsightly bulges.

A doctor performs a microphlebectomy on an outpatient basis, and it usually takes under an hour. The process involves mapping the problematic veins through ultrasound imaging, numbing the surrounding tissue, and making small vertical incisions from which sections of the problem vein may be removed. Because these incisions are so small, stitches are not necessary and bleeding is very limited. Any scarring from these cuts is barley visible once healing is completed.
Once the microphlebectomy has been performed, the surgical area is covered with a sterile dressing and compression stockings are applied.

These are used for up to two weeks to apply continued support to the area, resulting in less bruising. Because the procedure is less-invasive than traditional varicose vein surgery, most patients can resume their daily activities the day after a microphlebectomy has been performed. A microphlebectomy may be covered by medical insurance if the procedure is deemed medically necessary. Most of these procedures are performed by a certified specialist or phlebotomist, and you can schedule a consultation with this provider before the surgery.

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About Center for Vein Disease Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Dr. Elias’ mission encompasses three goals:

  1. Provide the latest, minimally invasive vein care for patients
  2. Evaluate all new technologies or techniques that treat vein disease
  3. Train and teach surgeons, physicians and nurses how to best mange patients with vein disease.

Dr. Steve Elias teaches cutting edge minimally invasive techniques to surgeons nationally and internationally. These have included surgeons from the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian, University of Michigan, New York University and the Cleveland Clinic. Internationally Dr. Elias has visited or been visited by surgeons from Great Britain, The Netherlands, Germany, France, India and others. He continues to provide ongoing education and training to physicians today.

Dr. Elias hosts The Annual Fellows Course in Venous Disease each spring. It is also the site of many clinical trials. He offers vein care in an office or outpatient setting. The office staff is the same at all offices. This arrangement allows patients to benefit from coordinated care and follow up no matter which office they choose to visit.

Featured Specialist for Microphlebectomy in Englewood, NJ

Center for Vein Disease Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Steven M. Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh

Call Now: (201) 894-3252
350 Engle Street

Englewood, NJ 07631

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