Venous Stasis Ulcers
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Venous stasis ulcers are wounds that form on the skin of the legs, generally near the ankles, when the veins don't return the blood efficiently and it pools, gradually damaging the tissues.
Common symptoms: sores that are slow to heal, swelling of the leg, itching, darkening of the skin around the wound, and a feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the legs.
Common causes: they are usually related to chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, or a history of clots in the legs.
Who treats them? the angiologist is the specialist who studies the venous circulation that causes the ulcer, while the general surgeon may take part in the care of the wound. If a sore on the leg doesn't close within several weeks, the advisable step is to have it evaluated by a professional to address the underlying cause.
Data on 119 doctors who treat venous stasis ulcers
Which specialist treats venous stasis ulcers?
Stasis venous ulcers can be initially evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine wound management and refer you to a vascular specialist if needed. See a doctor if you notice a leg sore that isn't healing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in venous stasis ulcers
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is venous stasis ulcers?
Venous stasis ulcers are wounds that form on the skin of the legs, generally near the ankles, when the veins don't return the blood efficiently and it pools, gradually damaging the tissues.
Which doctor treats venous stasis ulcers?
Stasis venous ulcers can be initially evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine wound management and refer you to a vascular specialist if needed. See a doctor if you notice a leg sore that isn't healing.