Condition
Venous Leg Ulcers
Open sores on the lower leg caused by poor blood flow in the veins. They often heal slowly without treatment of the underlying vein problem.
Also called: leg ulcer, venous ulcer, leg wound, venous stasis ulcer
Who Can Help with Venous Leg Ulcers?
- Vein Specialists
A physician who treats varicose veins, spider veins and other vein problems, often with minimally invasive procedures.
- Vascular Surgeons
A surgeon who treats diseases of the arteries and veins, such as blocked arteries, aneurysms and varicose veins.
- Hyperbaric Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats slow-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning and other conditions with oxygen therapy in a pressurized chamber.
Where Practices List Venous Leg Ulcers
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Munster, IN (8)
- Las Vegas, NV (6)
- Somerset, KY (5)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about venous leg ulcers and what is right for you.