About Us
Welcome to The Vein Care Center
The Vein Care Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders, including varicose vein treatment in Chicago, spider vein removal, and leg ulcers. All procedures are performed in an office setting without surgery using state-of-the-art techniques. We have two convenient locations in Oak Park and Wilmette, IL, serving Evanston, Berwyn, River Forest, Skokie, Glenview, and all of Chicagoland.
25 years of vein care in Oak Park and Wilmette
For 25 years, The Vein Care Center has been led by experienced, board certified physicians dedicated to expert vein care at our Oak Park and Wilmette locations.
[PLACEHOLDER] Founder story. How the practice started, who founded it, and how Dr. Drost and Dr. Hayes carry it forward. The current site says 25 years but names nobody for those years. Client to confirm the public position on Dr. Piccione (founder, retired, emeritus, or still consulting) before this paragraph is written.
Our patients are mostly in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, and most of them come to us with leg pain, swelling, or skin changes they have lived with for years. Vein disease is one of the most common and most treatable problems in medicine. Every treatment plan here starts with an ultrasound in our office and a conversation with the physician who will treat you.
What guides our care
Physician-Led Care
Board certified physicians guide every aspect of your treatment plan.
Personalized Care
Treatment tailored to your symptoms, anatomy, and goals.
Patient Comfort
Minimally invasive procedures with attentive, compassionate care, no hospitalization required.
Meet our medical team
Board certifications, education, and full biographies for each member of our physician team.
Thomas Francis Drost, M.D.
Board Certified Surgeon
Dr. Drost is a board certified surgeon who performs in-office, non-surgical vein treatments at The Vein Care Center.
Kristen Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Hayes is a board certified emergency medicine physician who supports patient care at The Vein Care Center.
Two offices, one practice
Oak Park
Open four days a week
Rush Medical Office Building
Oak Park Hospital
610 S. Maple Ave., Suite 2800
Oak Park, IL 60304
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Wilmette
Open Thursdays
Chalet Office Plaza
1000 Skokie Blvd., Suite 360
Wilmette, IL 60091
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed |
Ready to take the first step toward healthier legs?
Two offices in Oak Park and Wilmette, serving Evanston, Berwyn, River Forest, Skokie, Glenview, and all of Chicagoland. All procedures are performed in the office without surgery.