MCVI’s Phlebology Clinic

Do your patients have Varicose Veins?

Did you know they could be easily treated in the
privacy of our office with Endovenous Laser Therapy?

Christopher Genco, M.D. is a thoracic and vascular surgeon, practicing with Michigan CardioVascular Institute since 1992.  He is board certified by the National Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.  Dr. Genco is a member of the American College of Phlebology and has been performing Endovenous Laser Therapy in our office for the past two years.

What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are bulging veins that are typically one-quarter inch or larger in diameter.

Signs and Symptoms
  - Pain in legs described as:            
    a.  heaviness
    b.  aching                                   
    c.  burning                                    
    d.  throbbing/cramping
    e.  restless legs
  - Eczema
  - Inflammation or even ulceration of the lower leg

Endovenous Laser Therapy
Endovenous Laser Therapy is an outpatient treatment and done in the privacy of our MCVI office.  Although individual responses vary, most people report little to no pain associated with this therapy.  Often the only sensation is felt during the delivery of anesthetic to the leg.  After the procedure you may feel some tenderness, tingling, itching or tightness in the treated leg, which should disappear within a month.  Clinical results have been documented relating to the success of Endovenous Laser Therapy.  With any medical treatment, however, there are certain risks which your physician will explain to you.

Appointment Process for Endovenous Laser Therapy
Dr. Genco will evaluate patients with a history and  
physical, along with a screening ultrasound to look for insufficiencies.
If the vein insufficiency is severe, a formal duplex scan will be performed.  Before and after photos will be taken of the patient’s disease.

Scheduled Appointments
1st Appointment – Consultation
2nd Appointment – Testing Ordered
3rd Appointment – Treatment
4th Appointment – Follow Up
  (4-6 weeks after treatment)

For more information or to request an appointment, please call
Dr. Genco’s scheduler, at (989) 754-3555 ext. 4382.