Creighton University

Varicose veins are a very common problem, generally appearing as twisting, bulging rope-like cords on the legs, anywhere from the groin to the ankle. While many people have heard of varicose veins, very few truly understand their underlying cause and the potential they have for developing into a serious medical issue.

Varicose veins affect an estimated 20 percent of women and 8 percent of men. Factors leading to varicose veins include heredity, gender, pregnancy, age, medication (hormone replacement therapy) and other causes. Some factors may speed up the development of this disease and make the veins worse, including prolonged standing, obesity, hormone levels and physical trauma.

Thanks to advances in the use of medical lasers to treat varicose veins, most patients can now be treated on an outpatient basis without the pain, hospitalization, lengthy recovery and complications often associated with surgical “vein stripping.”

Attila Csordas, M.D., chief of vascular and interventional radiology at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., came to Omaha in 2007, bringing with him years of experience in minimally invasive, endovenous laser surgery. He studied under Robert J. Min, M.D, a pioneer in the development of minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins.

The Creighton Vein Center is located on the main floor of Creighton University Medical Center in Room 2803. Call or e-mail us to make an appointment today. 

601 N. 30th Street
Omaha, NE 68131

402.449.4577

VeinCenter@creighton.edu