Venous disease is a common medical condition affecting about half of the U.S. population, with about 25 percent of all women and 15 percent of all men having significant varicose veins.

Edina, MN -- (SBWire) -- 10/07/2010 -- Recent advancements in varicose vein treatment have been significant. While traditional treatment of varicose veins involves painful surgical stripping and ligation that requires long recovery time, One Stop Medical Center, a specialized Procedure Clinic, is offering a simpler, minimally invasive treatment called Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA).

“We reviewed 25 varicose vein cases that were treated with EVLA in the past year. We achieved a 100 percent cure rate, which is amazingly successful,” said Steven Shu, M.D. M.B.A., of One Stop. "Using today's most advanced medical laser technology, EVLA eliminates varicose veins without the disadvantages of older treatments. It's a safe, effective office procedure that involves minimal discomfort and side effects. After treatment, a patient can simply walk out of the office and resume normal activities immediately."

In EVLA treatment, a laser fiber is inserted into the vein through a tiny puncture site. The laser energizes the fiber as it is withdrawn from the vein. Energy emitted from the tip of the fiber causes only the treated vein to close.

"This new laser treatment is perfect for today's busy lifestyle," adds Dr. Shu. "Patients can return to work the day following the EVLA treatment. Now we can provide one stop vein care in combination with sclerotherapy, mini phlebectomy, and EVLA.”

Dr. Shu is a board certified laser surgeon and specializes in office procedures, including hemorrhoid care, anal fissure and fistula surgeries, endoscopies (colonoscopy and gastroscopy), skin cancer care and other common skin surgery, cyst removal, breast biopsy, No needle, no-scalpel vasectomy, laser treatment for the nail fungus and excessive armpit sweating, ingrown toenail removal, and lipoma removal. Dr. Shu is an Assistant Professor of medical school at the University of Minnesota, teaching office procedures to resident physicians weekly. He performs about 2,000 procedures and surgeries every year.

For more information, visit http://www.ezveincure.com, http://www.procedureclinic.com

Contact:
Steven Shu, MD, MBA
Tel: 952-922-9999
Fax: 952-922-9998