Also known as deep thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) describes a condition where a blood clot resides in a deep vein, such as those in the legs. Deep veins are located near bones and are surrounded by muscles. They are also deeper under the skin […]
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Dr. Wright recently received a prestigious award from the American Medical Association, this time for his dedication to continuing his training as one of the top phlebologists in the nation. The Physician’s Recognition Award was established by the AMA in 1968 to recognize doctors who
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How to Pick the Best Vein Doctor Most people know what an important decision choosing a doctor can be, but few are sure which criteria to go by. This is why so many people rely on the referrals of friends and family when deciding on
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UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Holiday Food Drive! The canned food drive, benefiting Operation Food Search, brought in over 200 cans of food for the area’s needy. Special congratulations to CB, who won the grand prize of a laser skin tightening,
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Dr. Wright earned further accolades from health care site HealthTap.com. In addition to being named Top Phlebologist, Dr. Wright was named Top Doctor in the St. Louis Region. His award was granted for his work helping patients with their questions on a variety of general
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HealthTap Honors Local Physician O’Fallon, MO 10/16/13… Thomas F. Wright, MD, of Laser Vein Center in O’Fallon, MO has been named Top Phlebologist in the Nation by the healthcare resource HealthTap. Dr. Wright was chosen from HealthTap’s network of nationwide physicians for his ongoing medical
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This is a regular feature where Dr. Wright answers some of the questions sent to him: Q: I have red marks after endovenous laser ablation and not blue/green marks. Should I be concerned? A: Red veins that appear after this procedure care called “matting.” They
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Varicose veins are found in men and women. However, did you know that women have a higher risk of developing varicose veins? There are many factors that increase the risk of developing varicose veins including genetics, hormonal changes in pregnancy or menopause and obesity. While
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Advances in laser technology are making it more beneficial for patients to treat venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency occurs when blood flows backwards, and starts to pool from the veins in the lower half of the body. These veins and others start to become elongated and
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There are quite a number of reasons as to why the veins in your legs are bulging. The symptoms of bulging leg veins are very different and require the expertise of a vein specialist to correctly diagnose and treat the underlying issue(s). Obesity & Veins
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