Dr. Sean McWilliams, MD
Phlebology
184 Shuman Blvd Suite 560 Naperville IL, 60563About
Dr. Sean McWilliams is a phlebologist practicing in Naperville, IL. Dr. McWilliams is a medical doctor specializing in veins and venous diseases. As a phlebologist, Dr. McWilliams diagnoses, treats and in certain cases prevents diseases of the veins. Dr. McWilliams may treat vein disorders like clotting disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers, capillary anomalies, vascular birthmarks, lymphatic diseases and more. Treating abnormal veins can prevent blood blots in the future. Phlebologists perform treatments like microsclerotherapy, vascular laser therapy and sometimes minimally invasive surgeries.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
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Dr. Sean McWilliams, MD's Expert Contributions
Superficial Blood Clot
Superficial blood clots are diagnosed based on history, physical exam, and sometimes ultrasound findings. Your description certainly sounds like a superficial thrombophlebitis or superficial thromboses, but an ultrasound examination is the only thing that can rule out a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as well. It’s estimated that 25% is superficial thrombosis can have a deep thrombosis as well. If you have venous reflux or varicose vein disease, that puts you at increased risk of both DVT and SVT (clots on the deep and superficial system). It would be wise to schedule an appointment with a phlebologist which us a doctor who specializes in venous disease. READ MORE
When can I run after varicose vein treatment?
Every doctor treating veins will have different recommendations on when you can resume running and some of that depends on which procedures you need to have done. The range can be from resume running immediately to no running for 2 weeks after a procedure. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Vein and Lymphatic Society
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
- Chicago Medical Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
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Get to know Phlebologist Dr. Sean McWilliams, who serves patients in Illinois.
Dr. McWilliams is a phlebologist with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of varicose vein disease and related disorders.
At USA Vein Clinics (Plainfield), he specializes in vein disease treatment options, including ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and endovenous thermal ablation.
The Plainfield vein clinic is composed of highly trained clinical professionals–from vascular doctors and physician assistants to nurses and ultrasound technicians. The experienced doctor and staff specialize in providing modern diagnosis and minimally invasive vein disease treatments that are scientifically proven for improving vein health.
On the subject of his educational background, Dr. McWilliams graduated with his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in 1995. He then went on to perform the MacNeal Family Practice Residency at Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital in 1998.
With more than two decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
In affiliation with a number of professional organizations, Dr. McWilliams is an active member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Chicago Medical Society, and the Illinois State Medical Society.
Phlebology is a term used to describe the specialty of venous disorder treatments. A medically certified specialist in phlebology is called a phlebologist. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of venous origin, their abilities include developing the most effective research methods, making a diagnosis, and prescribing the proper treatment.
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