Chicago-area vein clinic
Solutions Without Surgery™
Varicose vein treatment, spider vein removal, and leg ulcer care in Oak Park and Wilmette, performed in our offices by board certified physicians. No hospital, no general anesthesia.
★★★★★ 4.6 Oak Park |★★★★★ 5.0 Wilmette on Google
Aching?
Swelling?
Heaviness?
Do your legs feel like this?
Symptoms people live with for years are often a vein problem, and a treatable one. An in-office ultrasound gives you an answer in one visit.
Why The Vein Care Center
Physician-led vein care, from your first ultrasound to your last follow-up.
For 25 years, The Vein Care Center has been led by experienced, board certified physicians dedicated to expert vein care at our Oak Park and Wilmette locations.
Every treatment, right in our office
Most requested treatment
Varithena for varicose veins
An ultrasound-guided microfoam that closes the failing vein behind most varicose veins. One office visit, local anesthetic only, and you walk out and back into your day. For most patients it is the treatment that resolves the aching and heaviness, not just the look of the leg.
Sclerotherapy
Quick injections that fade spider veins and small varicose veins.
Laser Therapy (ELAS)
A thin laser fiber seals the vein that causes most varicose veins.
Micro-Phlebectomy
Bulging surface veins removed through tiny nicks. No stitches.
Ultrasound
Painless in-office mapping of your leg veins. Where every plan starts.
Support Stockings
Relief for heavy, swollen legs, and part of long-term care.
- 25years of vein care
- 2offices, one physician team
- 6treatments, all in our office
Trusted by Oak Park and Wilmette families since 2001.
About us
Welcome to The Vein Care Center
The Vein Care Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders, including varicose vein treatment, spider vein removal, and leg ulcers. All procedures are performed in an office setting without surgery using state-of-the-art techniques.
We have two convenient locations in Oak Park and Wilmette, IL, serving Evanston, Berwyn, River Forest, Skokie, Glenview, and all of Chicagoland.
Meet our medical team
Thomas Francis Drost, M.D.
Board Certified Surgeon
Brings surgical training and experience to our team serving patients in Oak Park, Wilmette, and throughout Chicagoland.
Kristen Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified Physician
Brings broad clinical experience from academic and community settings to our Oak Park and Wilmette locations.
What makes us different
The same physician, every visit.
Vein care is a course of treatment, not a single appointment. Ultrasound, planning, procedure, follow-up. At a practice that rotates physicians, that course can pass through several pairs of hands, and you explain your legs again each time.
We have been two offices and one small physician team for 25 years. Read our Google reviews and you will notice patients naming their doctor, because they saw the same one throughout.
Worth asking any vein clinic: who will I see at my second visit, and at my follow-up?
Patient reviews
In their words, not ours
Every review below is a real Google review of one of our two offices.
★★★★★
4.6 on Google
Oak Park office, 27 reviews
★★★★★
5.0 on Google
Wilmette office, 22 reviews
★★★★★
“Dr. Piccione is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything clearly, which really helped me feel confident in my treatment plan. You can tell he has a lot of experience, and he genuinely cares about his patients and their outcomes.”
Connor B., Wilmette officeGoogle review.
★★★★★
“I came here to accompany my aunt because she was a little nervous about her appointment. Dr. Drost did a great job of calming her nerves and going through the procedure thoroughly.”
Daniel R., Oak Park officeGoogle review.
★★★★★
“I could write a book about how thankful I am to Dr Hayes and his staff. I came to him during a stressful vein related situation and have truly felt very cared for.”
Ali H., Wilmette officeGoogle review. Excerpt from a longer review.
What patients mention most on Google, with the number of reviews behind each:
Real results from in-office treatment
Results vary by individual. Images are for illustrative purposes and do not guarantee a specific outcome.
Cost and insurance
Most vein treatment is covered by insurance
Two offices, one practice
Serving Evanston, Berwyn, River Forest, Skokie, Glenview, and all of Chicagoland.
Oak Park
Open four days a week
Rush Medical Office Building
Oak Park Hospital
610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 2800
Oak Park, IL 60304
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Wilmette
Open Thursdays
Chalet Office Plaza
1000 Skokie Blvd., Suite 360
Wilmette, IL 60091
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed |
Podiatrists and referring physicians
Evaluation with an in-office ultrasound and consultation in one visit, with a written report back to your practice.
Ready to take the first step toward healthier legs?
Two offices in Oak Park and Wilmette, serving Evanston, Berwyn, River Forest, Skokie, Glenview, and all of Chicagoland. All procedures are performed in the office without surgery.