Richard Evans Vascular
Specialist care and experience
We run clinics in Auckland, Wellington, Lower Hutt, Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and Palmerston North
at times to suit, including Saturday mornings and evenings. No doctor referral needed.
What do we do?
We provide advice and treatment across a range of conditions, including:
Prevention first
Healthy lifestyle changes
Genetics can increase the likelihood of having vein or arterial issues but maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help prevent conditions developing, too.
Varicose veins
Ropey veins in the legs
What’s the problem?
They’re not doing their job of transporting blood back to the heart. If left untreated, they can lead to ulcers.
Carotid artery disease
Arteries in the neck are blocked
What’s the problem?
If cholesterol builds up in your carotid arteries this can lead to strokes or mini strokes.
Aortic aneurysms
The artery enlarges
What’s the problem?
The aorta is in your abdomen; it’s the main artery that sends blood to your body and it can enlarge.
Lower limb arterial disease
Blocked arteries, poor circulation
What’s the problem?
If you have cramp or pain in your calf muscle when walking, especially uphill, it may mean a blockage in your arteries.
Spider veins
Clusters of thin, red or blue veins
What’s the problem?
You might be able to live with your spider veins but they could be a sign of an underying vein problem.
Implanting Ports and inserting PICCs
These procedures allow you to have regular medications without the need to use more needles. It’s especially effective for providing access to your veins for chemotherapy and can be used for blood tests as well.
Compression Stockings
What do compression stockings do?
Compression stockings help encourage blood flow from the legs to the heart and also help reduce swollen ankles. They are an important part of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prevention.