by Sarah Warburton

You know those health concerns you’re always putting on the back burner? Daniel Mackinaw says, “I had a knot on the back of my calf that never really bothered me physically, but it made me a little self conscious. About a year ago or so I decided it was time to take better care of myself. When I started looking for a vein specialist, I remembered seeing Dr. Baltazar in UpClose Magazine and gave him a call. During the consultation, he said that although the lump wasn’t a problem now…it could lead to problems later.”

“Everything I’d read about Dr. Baltazar in the magazine turned out to be true. He’s really ultra-smart and concerned about your well-being. I have lupus, and he explained in detail the concerns he had about my condition and the likelihood of clotting. In fact, he had me stop by the office once or twice so he could monitor things via ultrasound. I’m a self-pay patient, and he took the time to negotiate the best rate for me with the hospital. He didn’t have to do that…but he did! Before he went out of town, he made time to see me…and even gave me his personal number in case I had any problems. You just don’t see that kind of personal attention anymore!”

“I made an appointment to get the vein lasered…and the procedure itself took maybe ten minutes! Really the only painful part was getting the anesthetic in the back of my calf before Dr. Baltazar lasered the vein. Other than wearing compression stockings, there was nothing I had to worry about afterwards, either. Dr. Baltazar’s really conscientious…and I didn’t have a single problem with the procedure or afterwards. Everyone at his office–Sonia and Kelsey–are so nice. He’s got a great team!”

“Now the lump is gone and you can’t actually even see where it was…there’s no scar! In fact, if I didn’t tell people about it, they’d never know. That’s how I came to find out a neighbor of mine had both of his legs done by Dr. Baltazar and was really happy with him. I’ve recommended Dr. Baltazar again and again…he’s really great!”

“Daniel was smart to be proactive about the health of his veins,” says Board-certified Vascular Surgeon Dr. Ulises Baltazar. “The National Institute of Health estimates that 60% of all men and women suffer from some sort of vein disorder. Even men in their twenties may suffer from varicose veins…and it’s important to seek treatment. Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic issue, they’re a vascular health issue and can lead to life-threatening venous diseases like deep venous thrombosis and venous stasis ulcers. If you’ve got a vein that’s worrying you, call my office for an appointment. I’ll assess your situation and explain your full range of options. If you don’t need treatment, I’ll be happy to tell you, because my professional success is based upon the quality of care I offer each and every patient…not the quantity of veins I treat!”

Ulises Baltazar MD, RVT, FACS
now affiliated with the renowned Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
281-240-8400
16605 Southwest Freeway Ste 505
(in the Methodist Professional Building 3)