CardioVascular Institute-Needham Offers
Free Vein Screening to Area Residents
Area residents are invited to participate in free varicose vein screenings on May 31 at the CardioVascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Needham.
Mark Wyers, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon from the CardioVascular Institute (CVI), will evaluate varicose veins by appointment at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. He will also discuss non-surgical treatment options. Educational materials and refreshments will be provided.
The screening will be held on Tuesday, May 31, from 4-7 p.m. at BID-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham. Parking is free. To make an appointment, please call 617-632-9959.
Varicose veins may be more than a cosmetic issue. They can cause significant pain, numbness and swelling. The nonsurgical venous closure procedure may be covered by medical insurance for patients with venous reflux. In contrast to other treatment methods, it typically involves quick recovery time, less pain and no scarring.
For more information, go to bidmc.org/veins.
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About the CardioVascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
The CardioVascular Institute (CVI) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center combines cardiology, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery in an integrated, single structure. Its staff of 600 delivers outstanding outcomes, easy access and better service, earning BIDMC recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the best 100 hospitals for heart care ad surgery. Community-based cardiologists and vascular surgeons at convenient offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including Chelsea, provide a wide range of services and, when advanced care is needed, refer patients to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. For more information, including outcomes data, visit www.bidmc.harvard.edu/CVI.
