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Clearwater Vein Care Center

Location:

1630 23rd Ave # 1001A
Lewiston, ID 83501

Phone:     208-798-7600
                  866-798-7601
Fax:          208-743-5162
Email:       veindoc@clearwaterveincare.com

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Business Type

Vein Care
Varicose Vein Removal
Spider Vein Treatment

Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 9AM -12 Noon & 1-5 PM

Business Information

We at Clearwater Vein Care Center are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art alternatives to our patients suffering from varicose veins and venous disease. They will receive personalized care in a warm and friendly environment. Patient satisfaction is the focus of everything we do!

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At Clearwater Vein Care Center we are pleased to offer the VNUS® Closure® procedure, in addition to other treatment modalities for comprehensive management of vein disease. The VNUS® Closure® procedure is a minimally invasive treatment alternative for patients with a condition known as superficial venous reflux, which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Varicose veins are known for their distinctive blue color and bulging appearance on the skin. Resembling large, elongated worms, they afflict an estimated 10%-20% of the adult population. In the United States, that translates into 20-25 million people, the majority of whom are women.

The VNUS® Closure® procedure, an alternative treatment option to traditional vein stripping surgery, brings state-of-the-art technology to an age-old disease.

The VNUS® Closure® procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Using ultrasound, Dr. Muench will position the VNUS® Closure® catheter into the diseased vein, through a small opening in the skin. The tiny catheter delivers radio frequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to other healthy veins.

Following the procedure, a simple bandage is placed over the insertion site, and additional compression may be provided to aid healing. Dr. Muench may encourage you to walk, and to refrain from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time.

Patients who undergo the VNUS® Closure® procedure typically resume normal activities within a day.

Highlights of the VNUS® Closure® procedure

Relief of symptoms

Resume normal activity within a day

Outpatient procedure

Local anesthesia

Good cosmetic outcome with minimal to no scarring, bruising or swelling