MRM Talking With: Vascular Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Watson

Varicose veins affect approximately 30 million Americans, including those in professions who spend a majority of their time on their feet day after day such as the food service, restaurant and hospitality industries. If left untreated, varicose veins may signal a more serious medical condition called chronic venous insufficiency. In this edition of MRM Talking With, vascular surgeon Dr. Jennifer Watson discusses facts, myths and treatment options for this medical condition. Dr. Watson earned her medical degree from University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington. She completed her general surgery residency through Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and completed her vascular surgery fellowship through Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids. What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins occur when faulty valves in the vein cause the blood to pool or flow in the wrong…