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COVID-19 News
Monday, June 22, 2020 At the end of April, both of our Fishers and Carmel locations resumed all clinical services based on updated guidance from the Indiana governor and regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to take a moment to let you know some of the continuing changes and preparations we have undertaken in...
COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 With an abundance of precaution and safety for our patients and employees, Indiana Vein Specialists has rescheduled the majority of our patients over the next two weeks. Both IVS office locations will still be available for our patients with acute issues and our after hours line remains available for patient...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Precautions
Considering the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we are taking extra precautions to ensure that our patients remain safe and healthy during their visits to our offices. If you or a household contact are experiencing a cough, fever, or other cold or flu-like symptoms, OR if you have traveled to a country that has tested...
World Lymphedema Day
March 6th is World Lymphedema Day! We want to help educate the world and spread awareness for the lymphatic diseases. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that causes swelling in part of the body. It can be hereditary or develop after surgery, infection, radiation, or other physical trauma. Chronic swelling and a...
Girls’ Night Out Indy 2019
We are proud to be a premier sponsor of Girls’ Night Out Indy! The event is on Thursday, September 19 from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN. The address is 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032. This is the premier event for women this fall! There will be...
Kilted Mile Run
Indiana Vein Specialists are proud to be the premier sponsor for the Kilted Mile on Sunday! Don your kilt and join runners of all ages for a fun run at the 24th Annual Indy Irish Fest. The run will start at 2pm on Sunday, September 15th. Check out the Indy Irish Fest site for more...
Try Compression Socks this Summer
Do your legs a favor this summer! We offer a variety of stockings, socks, and sleeves for both men and women. We have a range of colors and styles to match your personal tastes. Whether you need sports socks, dress socks, panty hose, or medical grade stockings, we can fit you properly! Benefits of Compression Therapy...
9th Annual Carmel Marathon
Indiana Vein Specialists are proud to sponsor the 9th Annual Carmel Marathon! This event features a marathon, a half marathon, marathon relays, a 10k, and a 5k run. Check out the Carmel Marathon site for more information. Races will start at 8am on March 30th at the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts. After...
Central Indiana Vein Center
On June 30th, 2018, Dr. Wendy Rich retired from her practice at Central Indiana Vein Center in order to focus on her increased duties as Medical Director and Anesthesia Director at a local eye surgery center. In order to ensure that her patients continue to receive the best possible care, she selected Dr. Jeffery P....
Presenting With Varicose and Spider Veins
One of the most frequent questions we get from our patients is how we address both varicose and spider veins. In this blog, we’ll discuss how we help patients with both dilated varicosities and small caliber surface veins (spider veins). What is the Difference Between Varicose and Spider Veins? Varicose veins are large, swollen, and twisted blue...
Varicose Veins After Pregnancy
Now that your little bundle of joy has arrived, you may be concerned to see that your varicose veins didn’t disappear with your baby bump. If your veins don’t improve within 6 months of pregnancy, you should talk to a vein specialist. Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Varicose veins develop when the valves that keep blood...
Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT
A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is...