Health & Fitness
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
Wed, January 21, 2009
Tue, January 20, 2009 Vein Clinics of America Opens New Location in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD), the nation's leading provider of specialty healthcare services in emerging, technology-focused segments, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vein Clinics of America (VCA), has opened its first office in Ohio, representing its 33rd location in the U.S. Located in Cincinnati at 8044 Montgomery Road, the new location offers the latest in vein disease diagnosis and treatment.
"I am excited to be a part of the VCA team and look forward to offering patients in the Cincinnati area the latest in minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating their chronic vein problems. It is rewarding for both physicians and patients to see the results we are able to achieve helping to alleviate the discomfort and pain brought on by this progressive condition," stated Kevin McChord, M.D., practicing physician at VCA's Cincinnati office.
Vein disease is a potentially serious medical condition, which if ignored, may result in symptoms such as pain, fatigue, itching, burning and swelling. Patients may also experience throbbing and restlessness, feeling the need to constantly keep their legs moving. Left untreated by a medical professional, vein disease often worsens becoming a major health concern.
VCA has more than 25 years of experience in the vein care field, specializing in all aspects of vein disease, including varicose veins, spider veins and leg ulcers. Offering a comprehensive, non-surgical treatment approach, the average patient requires sclerotherapy injection treatment in conjunction with Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT) to treat the smaller veins. VCA's use of sclerotherapy in combination with ELT allows physicians to treat the smallest spider veins to the largest varicose veins, including leg ulcers. All procedures are performed in the VCA office with no surgery or post hospitalization required.
Ted King, M.D., national medical director of VCA, commented, "We very much look forward to serving the greater Cincinnati community. Dr. McChord is a highly accomplished physician supported by an exceptional clinical and administrative team dedicated to the treatment of chronic venous disorders. We are confident patients in the Cincinnati area will welcome both his experience and unparalleled professionalism."
To schedule a consultation, please call toll-free 1-800-660-VEIN.
About Vein Clinics of America, Inc.
Established in 1981, Vein Clinics of America, Inc. (VCA) is the largest medical group in the country dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of vein disorders. The physicians of VCA specialize in treating the entire spectrum of vein abnormalities, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous leg ulcers, facial veins, hand veins, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome and Restless Legs Syndrome resulting from venous reflux. VCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IntegraMed America, Inc, the leading operator of fertility centers and vein care clinics in the United States. VCA is based in Downers Grove, IL with operations in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin and operates [ www.veinclinics.com ], a leading vein care portal.
About IntegraMed America, Inc.
IntegraMed America, Inc. is the leading operator of fertility centers and vein care clinics in the United States. The Company supports its provider networks with state-of-the art information systems; marketing and payer contracting; financial planning, reporting and analysis; organizational planning and development; quality assurance initiatives; human resources administration; and purchasing services. IntegraMed also offers consumer fertility treatment-financing programs and operates [ www.integramed.com ], a leading fertility portal.
The IntegraMed Vein Clinic network is the leading provider of vein care services in the US and operates 33 centers in 13 states, principally in the Midwest and Southeast. The IntegraMed Fertility network consists of 33 contracted centers in 108 locations across the United States, including 191 physicians and Ph.D. scientists. One of nearly every four IVF procedures in the U.S. is performed in an IntegraMed fertility practice.
Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical fact, including statements concerning future results, performance, expectations and expansion of IntegraMed are forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties.Actual results may differ materially from the statements made as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the risks associated with IntegraMed's ability to finance future growth; changes in insurance coverage, government laws and regulations regarding health care or managed care contracting; and other risks, including those identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and in other documents filed by IntegraMed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.All information in this press release is as of January 20, 2009 and IntegraMed undertakes no duty to update this information.
