Physicians at the Midwest Vein Center Are First in Chicago to Obtain Board Certification

Chicago, IL, July 16, 2008 --(PR.com)-- New certification for the Midwest Vein Center enhances patient care.

The Midwest Vein Center (MVC) announced today that all of its physicians have passed the board examination in Phlebology. Phlebology is the medical specialty focused exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease. The Midwest Vein Center is the only group vein care practice in the Chicago area in which all physicians have received this top honor from the American Board of Phlebology (ABPh). This certification involves a rigorous process of testing and demonstrates a physicians’ exceptional expertise in this particular specialty of medicine.

In 2005, the American Medical Association granted formal recognition to the specialty of Phlebology, recognizing it as a bone fide self designated medical specialty. This was just one of the many steps taken to help strengthen the field of phlebology. As a result, the American College of Phlebology started working with the American Board of Phlebology to develop a suitable board exam. The first exam was administered in May 2008, and the results have just been released. Patients will now be able to ask their vein-care specialist if they are “Board Certified” or not. Prior to this, there has been no standardized test for the certification of Phlebologists.

“This exam will further help to substantiate the maturity of this newest of medical sub-specialties,” said Dr. J. Gordon Wright, founder of the Midwest Vein Center. “This type of recognition for Phlebology has been part of a major initiative that myself and others have worked on for a long time now”

As with other medical specialties, physicians will be required to periodically renew their board certification. This will include further testing and documentation of ongoing education. Doctors with the board certification are considered to be among the best in their field. Many people (about 25% of adults worldwide) who suffer from varicose veins and other forms of venous disease will now know which physicians are certified as having the most up to date information about the treatment options available today.

The Midwest Vein Center is a medical practice committed to the non-surgical treatment of vein disease and related disorders. As one of the first vein centers in the Chicago area to consistently offer new technologies and techniques including Endovenous Laser for varicose veins, MVC has successfully treated thousands of patients with state-of-the art procedures. All physicians have undergone extensive fellowship training in phlebology and as a result, treatment success rates at MVC are higher than the national success rates for vein care. More information about MVC is available on the Internet at www.midwestvein.com.

Founded in 1985, the American College of Phlebology (ACP) is comprised of over 2000 phlebology professionals who are setting the pace and direction for the growth of the field of phlebology. The College seeks out new opportunities to improve the education of physicians, medical staff and laypersons about phlebology and to advance the highest standard of care for patients with venous disease.

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For More Information Contact:
Melissa Simon
Midwest Vein Center
630.786.5212