Sound Vascular has recently expanded our practice to Bellingham. This month, Sound Vascular acquired Northwest Vein Center of Bellingham, WA. Our physicians and staff have been busy expanding into the new space and have set up our practice to provide ongoing excellent venous services to the patients of Bellingham and the surrounding areas at the [...]
Every day Sound Vascular and Vein treats men and women of all ages for venous diseases. Our goal is to improve the health, comfort, and confidence of every patient in our relaxing clinic environment. Along each treatment path our staff inevitably receives some of the following questions. With so much misinformation being shared about the treatment of varicose [...]
In light of the recent Nepalese earthquake many people are asking themselves what they can do to help. Though we are far from the disaster, the images and stories arriving everyday speak to the urgent need of the Nepalese people and the courage of those in Nepal trying to help with the relief. To encourage you to [...]
Our very own Dr. Peter Gregory recently returned from a service trip to Honduras. Organized by the Hackett Hemwall Foundation, this week-long trip was an opportunity for vascular specialists to provide much-needed treatment to the Honduran people. Dr. Gregory arrived in San Pedro Sula, on Saturday, March 21st. While the weather here in Seattle had [...]
With much of our weeks spent in the office, it’s important not to limit health goals to time at home or at the gym. Little changes to your daily routine can help you be healthier at work and help you reach or fitness goals faster. We’ve compiled a little list of healthy habits to cultivate [...]
The following report comes from our very own Dr. Michael deGroot and highlights Sound Vascular’s commitment to the expansion of our services and the comfort of our patients. Dr. deGroot writes: We recently completed our first uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids at our new facility and everything went very well. We [...]
At then end of the day it can be hard to let go of all the stress of your job. You may find yourself dwelling on problems from the day, or upcoming projects in the future. While having time to think and process your workday is important, it’s also important to let go of that [...]
Many patients are not informed by their OB/GYN (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) doctors that Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a therapeutic option for treatment of symptomatic fibroids. The lack of referrals can likely be attributed to the training of OB/GYN doctors, and their history of treating fibroids. Very few OB/GYN doctors receive instruction on how to perform UFE [...]
The holidays, for many of us, are a time of celebration and spending time with family and friends. But often, the holidays can mean over indulgence, stress, weight gain, or illness. Staying healthy and active during the holidays can be challenging. From preventing weight gain to avoiding illness, here are some tips to help you [...]
Get the facts about fibroids and the treatment options available. Read here the 10 most common questions women have about uterine fibroids, and their answers from a trusted resource. What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids, or fibroids, are tumors that grow in the wall of a woman’s uterus. The medical term for fibroids is "leiomyoma" (leye-oh-meye-OH-muh). [...]
