A Healthier You

Our physicians can help keep you strong and healthy with minimally-invasive techniques for treating varicose veins and spider veins.

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MEET OUR DOCTORS & STAFF

Our doctors are board-certified interventional radiologists with extensive knowledge in vascular diagnosis and treatment, including minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Saud Ahmed, M.D. | Board Certified Interventional Radiologist

Certifications: American Board of Radiology, 2013
Education: M.D., Rush University, Chicago, IL
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Shamit Desai

Shamit Desai, M.D. | Board Certified Interventional Radiologist

Certifications: American Board of Radiology, 2019;
Education: M.D. Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Kevin Keele, M.D. | Board Certified Interventional Radiologist

Certifications: American Board of Radiology, 2004;
Certificate of Added Qualification Vascular & Interventional Radiology, 2007
Education: M.D., University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI, 1999
Internship: Surgery, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2000
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2004
Fellowship: Interventional Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2005
Dr. Rylee Olewinski

Rylee Olewinski, M.D. | Board Certified Interventional Radiologist

Certifications: American Board of Radiology, 2022;
Education: M.D., Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin, Chicago, IL
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Presence St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Brown University, Providence, RI

Holden Andrade, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2022
Education: Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Purdue University, Hammond, IN; Master of Science: Nursing, Purdue University, Hammond, IN

Juliana Messer, ANP-BC | Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2009
Education: Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; Master of Science: Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Antoinette Flowers | Vein Clinic Coordinator

Specialty: Vascular Ultrasound
Certifications: Registered Vascular Specialist (Cardiovascular Credentialing International, 2012); Vascular Ultrasound (Biosound Esaote, 2007/2009)
Memberships: Society for Vascular Ultrasound
Education: Diploma: Medical Assisting, Olympia College-Corinthian School

Expert Healthcare

Our board-certified interventional radiologists specialize in minimally-invasive, targeted treatments performed using guided imaging. They use their expertise in reading x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI, and other diagnostic imaging equipment, to guide tiny instruments such as catheters, through blood vessels or through the
skin to treat diseases without surgery.

  • Varicose veins are at least one-tenth of an inch in diameter and may be as large as three-quarters of an inch. They often resemble twisted ropes and can form anywhere from the thigh to the ankle.

  • Reticular veins, also known as blue veins or feeder veins, are smaller than varicose veins but may also have a ropy appearance. They occur mainly on the back of the leg, usually around the knee.

  • Reticular veins may branch into (or feed) spider veins, also called telangiectasias, which are smaller than reticular veins and don't bulge or cause discomfort. They look like red or blue spiderwebs on the skin's surface and may occur on the face as well as the legs.

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to transform radiology.

Integrity   |   Teamwork   |   Excellence   |   Service   |   Accountability

We work closely with your primary care or other physician to be sure you receive the best possible care.

OUR PATIENTS SAY

Read about what a few of our patients are saying about their experience at Advanced Vein & Vascular Center!

Big Ten College Official Scores with Leg Vein Procedure... Read more.

WILLIAM LeMONNIER

Vein Treatment at Ingalls Takes the Ache Out of Frankfort Man’s Legs... Read more.

RICHARD GOLICK

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For more information about The Advanced Vein and Vascular Center, please call Vein Clinic Coordinator Antoinette Flowers at 708-915-7518.