GET A LEG UP

Many individuals battle with the occurrence of spider veins and varicose veins. In addition to being unsightly, they may also be detrimental to your health. Often the presence of these veins results in ulcers, superficial vein thrombosis and thrombophlebitis.

Fortunately, Samuel Bundz, MD, a board-certified general surgeon with Central Florida Health Alliance, offers endovenous laser treatment—the latest and most advanced technique for addressing spider and varicose veins. This highly specialized treatment works to maintain proper leg health by sealing faulty veins and rerouting blood flow through healthier veins.

Dr. Bundz has successfully treated hundreds of area residents with this minimally invasive procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis where patients receive a local anesthetic. Patients do not typically experience the discomfort, pain and scarring associated with vein stripping; the traditional method of treating varicose.

“When vein stripping was used, patients would have their leg wrapped and elevated for 48 hours. Endovenous laser treatment is much different,” Dr. Bundz stated. “I’ve performed the procedure on my patients in the afternoon, and the next morning they’re back to work. One reason this is so successful is because we first use ultrasound to pinpoint where there’s reflux in the vein. Then we target that vein, taking part of the guesswork of where the problem is out of the equation, resulting in a recurrence rate that is extremely low.”

Numerous providers, including non-medically based facilities like salons and spas, now offer spider and varicose vein treatment. However, the level of education, training and certification of the providers at these facilities may vary. In contrast, patients of Dr. Bundz are having their procedure performed in the skilled hands of a board-certified general surgeon. He’s one of the most experienced physicians in the area, who offers endovenous laser treatment.

“I perform each procedure myself,” he said. “This has revolutionized treatment for spider and varicose veins. It takes about 20-30 minutes and patients can walk out of the office and go home.”

After graduating from medical school at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Bundz completed an internship at State University of New York at Stony Brook and his residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. He has practiced general surgery at Leesburg Regional Medical Center for 17 years and joined the Central Florida Health Alliance team in 2015. In addition to providing endovenous laser treatment, he performs surgical procedures for many surgical problems including breast cancer, hernias, gallbladder and colon cancer to name a few.

“I love what I do and enjoy taking good care of my patients,” he said. “And I am honored to be able to partner with Central Florida Health Alliance to provide that level of care.”

BUNDZ, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board-Certified General Surgeon 8112 Centralia Court, Suite 101 Leesburg, FL 34788 352.787.9111