Venous Stasis Ulcers
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Venous stasis ulcers, also called venous ulcers, are wounds that appear mainly on the lower part of the legs when poor return circulation causes blood to pool in the veins. They tend to be slow to develop and prone to recur.
Common symptoms: sores in the ankle area, darkened or thickened skin, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Common causes: they are related to chronic venous insufficiency and to varicose veins that hinder the return of blood to the heart.
Which specialist treats it? The angiologist and the vascular surgeon are the ones who evaluate leg circulation and guide the care of these lesions. If you have a wound on your leg that does not close, seeing a vascular specialist helps address it in time and care for the affected skin.
Data on 83 doctors who treat venous stasis ulcers
Which specialist treats venous stasis ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers, caused by poor venous circulation, are treated by a vascular specialist (angiologist) or a vascular surgeon. If you have a persistent leg wound accompanied by varicose veins or swelling, see one of these specialists. You can find vascular specialists and vascular surgeons near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in venous stasis ulcers
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Misael Silva González
Dr. Ana Karen Trujillo Araujo
Dr. Ana Karen Trujillo Araujo
Dr. Raúl David Vega Vivar
Dr. Osvaldo Armando Quiroz Sandoval
Dr. Gabriel G López-Peña
Dr. Sergio De la Rosa Gutiérrez
Dr. Pedro Luna Merlos
Dr. José Ramón García Alva
Dr. Gabriel Pacheco Juárez
Dr. Diana Sarahi Garduño Rodriguez
Dr. Benjamín Zavala Retes
Dr. Benjamín Zavala Retes
Dr. Alma Lilia Ortiz Maldonado
Dr. Alma Lilia Ortiz Maldonado
Dr. Salomón Cohen Mussali
Frequently asked questions
What is venous stasis ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers, also called venous ulcers, are wounds that appear mainly on the lower part of the legs when poor return circulation causes blood to pool in the veins. They tend to be slow to develop and prone to recur.
Which doctor treats venous stasis ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers, caused by poor venous circulation, are treated by a vascular specialist (angiologist) or a vascular surgeon. If you have a persistent leg wound accompanied by varicose veins or swelling, see one of these specialists. You can find vascular specialists and vascular surgeons near you through our directory.