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Metro Vein Centers is a Michigan leader in varicose vein and spider vein treatment. Our board-certified vein doctors and team of vein specialists utilize years of experience and FDA-approved, minimally invasive treatments to ensure every patient has access to a custom care plan. Downtime is minimal. We accept over 200 insurance plans, so we'll make sure you're covered.
Dr. Richard Schulz, D.O., M.B.A., FACOS, DFACOS brings with him over 20 years of expertise as he provides comprehensive vein care to the Dearborn and Rochester Hills communities.
Dr. Schulz has a far-reaching history of serving the Michigan medical community. Prior to joining Metro Vein Centers, he was Chief of Staff and an attending surgeon at University of Michigan Health, and previously held positions as Chief of Surgery at Memorial Healthcare and St. Joseph’s Health System.
As an Associate and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Michigan State and Central Michigan Universities, Dr. Schulz understands the importance of educating not only the next generation of healthcare providers, but also his patients regarding their care.
Dr. Schulz completed medical school at A.T. Still University in Missouri and went on to complete his General Surgery Residency at St. John’s Detroit Riverview Hospital. He has also received a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Houston.
To schedule an evaluation to see how our vein doctors can help you get back to an active, pain-free lifestyle, call us today at 248-629-1346.
What are Spider Veins and Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are veins that are twisted and enlarged in the legs, making them on the outside of the skin more visible. Spider veins are known as a mild variation of varicose veins, which tend to create more of a web-like appearance, but are often a symptom of underlying vein disease that progresses over time. At one point in their lives, around 30 percent to 60 percent of adults suffer from some form of varicose veins.
Varicose vein symptoms include:
Dark blue or purple veins which can be seen through the skin
Veins that appear twisted or bulging like they are
Heavy sensations in your legs
Throbbing of the leg, swelling or cramping of muscles
Pain following prolonged sitting or standing
Itchiness around your veins' sides
Discoloration of the skin around the veins
A common health condition caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves, called venous insufficiency, is varicose veins. Your veins bring it back when your arteries pump blood from your heart to the rest of your tissues, so that it can be recirculated. But unlike arteries, veins can come under strain because they work against gravity constantly, and with high blood pressure they can become more aggravated. This is why all the risk factors for varicose veins are pregnancy, obesity and old age. Because of genetics, some individuals find they are more likely than others to get varicose veins.
When do I need to worry about varicose veins?
Varicose veins are not just cosmetic - since they are a sign of poor leg circulation, they are a medical condition that a board-certified vein specialist should evaluate. If your symptoms affect daily activities, the veins are red, tender when you press them, they bleed easily, or if you experience swelling, heaviness or itchy veins or discoloration of the skin, treatment may be recommended.
Our vein doctors can evaluate and diagnose the severity of your varicose veins, as well as find the best treatment option for your particular case.
Some individuals wonder if varicose veins can be treated at home. Walking, leg elevation, a healthy diet, avoiding long sitting or standing periods and wearing compression stockings can help relieve symptoms of varicose veins and venous insufficiency on a temporary basis, the disease is progressive and worsens over time, so early treatment is often recommended.
We offer a variety of FDA-approved, minimally invasive vein treatments, most of which are guided by ultrasound technology so our team of vein doctors can see beneath the surface of the skin. We offer:
excel V+ Laser (100% non-invasive!)
Varithena
Sclerotherapy
VenaSeal (the newest addition to our treatment plans)
Microphlebectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation
and Endovenous Laser Ablation
Our vein doctors and their team of specialists will determine which treatment plan is best for your unique symptoms, taking into consideration your lifestyle, predispositions, and risk factors.
How Do I Start the Treatment of Varicose and Spider Vein?
We recommend doing your research and selecting a vein doctor certified by the board. All our physicians are board-certified at Metro Vein Centers and specialize in varicose and spider vein treatment. At our Rochester Hills clinic, our dedication to you is to provide the best treatment options and pain relief, so that they can look better, feel better and live better. You do NOT have to live with pain, and symptoms of vein disease are not just "part of growing older." Vein disease is progressive, and will worsen if left untreated. Metro Vein Centers' vein doctors are here to help you get back to healthy legs, because healthy legs feel better.
To schedule an appointment at any of our NY, NJ, and MI vein clinics, call us today at 248-629-1346.
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