Olympic Vascular Lab and Vein Center

Advanced surgical services focused on outstanding patient results

Committed to excellenceProviding expert surgical care.

Advanced Diagnostics + Highly Skilled Technologists = Better Surgical Outcomes

The Olympic Vascular Lab and Vein Center Vascular Surgeons at Surgical Associates understand that high quality, detailed studies are a key component of quality surgical outcomes. Recognizing that not all technology or the technologists that perform them are created equal, they established the Olympic Vascular Lab in 2005, staffed it with specially trained Registered Vascular Technologists (RVTs), and provide them with cutting edge ultrasound technology. The result is a lab that allows our RVTs to provide the best possible noninvasive Ultrasound evaluations of arterial and venous disease, and our Surgeons the opportunity to work closely with them in the diagnostic process.

What is a vascular ultrasound exam?

A vascular ultrasound exam is a non-invasive (no needles, shots, or cuts), painless study that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of organs, tissues, and other structures inside the body. By placing a transducer (probe), with water-based gel on the surface of the patient’s skin, the vascular technician can image blood vessels (arteries and veins) and test blood flow to diagnose or rule out vascular disease.

Ultrasound Studies We Provide

Carotid Duplex
Aorto-Iliac Duplex
Inferior Vena Cava
Arteriovenous Fistula Duplex
Renal Artery Duplex
Mesenteric Artery Duplex
Upper/Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex
Upper Extremity Venous Duplex
Lower Extremity Venous Duplex- to rule out DVT/ Venous Insufficiency
Ankle/Brachial Indices with/without Exercise
Wrist/Brachial Indices
Raynaud’s & Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

How We Treat It

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins

A minimally invasive laser procedure* performed in our office under light sedation with local anesthesia.
Typically takes 1½ hrs per leg being treated.
Post-procedure discomfort is usually minimal and normal work and play activities can be resumed within a few days.
Provides rapid relief of symptoms for most patients.
Cosmetically pleasing results with minimal scarring. (see photos here)

* During this procedure and under light sedation, a small single needle puncture is made in the leg and a laser fiber is inserted into the diseased vein. The laser is activated and, as the fiber is moved through the vein, it heats and safely closes the vein. The blood that was circulating through this vein is simply rerouted by the body to other healthy veins, and the varicose vein essentially vanishes.

Olympic Vascular Lab and Vein Center varicose veins laser treatment

Olympic Vascular Lab and Vein Center spider veins treatment

Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins

In conjunction with trans-illumination and/or duplex ultrasound technology, sclerotherapy solution is injected into the affected veins.
The veins are subsequently reabsorbed by the patient’s body and the unsightly “spider web” pattern eventually disappears.
Performed under local anesthesia without the use of general sedation.
In some patients, sclerotherapy has been shown to be effective on larger veins as well.

Insurance Coverage

Most insurances cover vein treatments for symptomatic disease. We can discuss with you whether Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins is the right procedure for your particular condition. To learn more about the benefits and risks of this procedure please contact our office at 360.493.5252.