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Fireman Vascular Center
Contact Information
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Waltham)
52 Second Avenue, Suite 2100
Waltham,
MA
02451
Phone: 781-487-2800
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Much like the Fireman Vascular Center in downtown Boston, the Fireman Vascular Center at Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Waltham) offers comprehensive evaluation by recognized specialists for the full spectrum of vascular conditions as well as minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. In addition, the outpatient location includes an ICAVL-accredited vascular diagnostic laboratory for clinical non-invasive vascular studies.
Our specialists treat the following conditions:
Our team includes experts in diagnostic imaging who are specially trained to detect abnormalities in the vascular system and whose practice focuses specifically on vascular disease. These vascular imaging specialists are board certified in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, or general radiology and are fellowship trained with additional specialization in vascular procedures.
Depending on the patient, we may use one or more diagnostic techniques, including:
Minimally invasive treatments generally offer patients shorter recovery times and smaller scars than traditional open surgical procedures. For patients with varicose veins, we specialize in a number of minimally invasive treatment options, including:
Our physicians also fit patients with compression stockings, which squeeze varicose veins from flowing backward and offer support to the leg’s veins.
Mass General is recognized as a top hospital on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025.
Our physicians welcome second opinion appointments to review cases and proposed lines of treatment.
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