Vein Associates of Edina
1.800.Varicose is pleased to welcome Vein Associates of Edina to our network.
Some information about Vein Associates of Edina:
At Vein Associates of Edina we specialize in correcting medically necessary varicose veins. Dr. Reese, performs the most up to date procedure Endovenous Laser Therapy of the Saphenous Vein -EVLT- without the need for general anesthesia. Vein Stripping is no longer necessary.
Dr. Robert J. Reese, DO received his medical degree in 1987 from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Reese completed a residency in General Surgery in 1992 at Meridia-South Point Hospital, Cleveland Ohio. He also completed the Joseph A. Grady, MD fellowship in Peripheral Vascular Surgery in 1993 at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Reese practiced Vascular and General Surgery in Western New York until January, 2000. While practicing in Western New York Dr. Reese held academic appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY-Buffalo School of Medicine, as well as the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. As part of his surgical practice, Dr. Reese has routinely performed venous surgery since 1993. In January 2000, Dr. Reese relocated to his home state of Minnesota where he continues to practice for Vein Associates. “As a physician and surgeon I enjoy and am skilled at patient care. My affiliation with the American College of Phlebology provides me with an opportunity to network with some of the most respected phlebologists (vein specialists) in the country. This clearly leads to improved patient care as well as excellent treatment outcomes. Our patients frequently comment that they feel ’safe and comfortable’ in my office. My staff and I pride ourselves on checking our ego’s at the door each morning. Our mission is to provide each patient with a comfortable, respectful experience when in our care, as well as delivering the best possible outcome from their treatment.”. Dr. Reese is Certified by the American Board of Phlebology as well as in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He is a member of numerous Professional Societies, several of which include the American College of Phlebology, where he serves on the Public Education Committee. The American College of Osteopathic Surgery. The American Osteopathic Association. The Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Reese is a member of the Department of Surgery at two hospital facilities in the Twin Cities; Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, and West Health in Plymouth. Currently Dr. Reese is licensed to practice Medicine and Surgery in five different states. Being a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Reese concentrates on “medically necessary” vein therapy and surgery for large varicose veins. Currently, he prefers to make appropriate referrals for the treatment of “cosmetic” spider vein therapy to well qualified colleagues. If you are not sure what type of veins you have, simply call for an evaluation.
