Vein Institute – Hattiesburg
6169 U.S. 98, Ste 30
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Driving from Columbia: approx. 34 mi (about 40 min)
Monday - Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Venous Ulcer Treatment for Columbia, MS Patients
Columbia, MS is served by our Hattiesburg clinic, where our team offers venous ulcer treatment alongside in-office ultrasound diagnosis. Whether this is your first time seeking vein care or you've been managing symptoms for years, our goal is to make the process simple.
What Is Venous Ulcers?
Treatment for open leg sores caused by chronic venous insufficiency, addressing both the wound and the underlying vein disease.
Venous ulcerations are open sores on the legs caused by chronic venous insufficiency, when blood pools in the veins instead of flowing back toward the heart. Dr. J. Keith Thompson treats venous ulcers by addressing both the wound and the underlying vein disease driving it, often using the same vein ablation or sclerotherapy techniques used for varicose veins.
Read more on our main Venous Ulcers page.
Who This Helps
Columbia patients often come to the Vein Institute with one or more of these symptoms or questions about venous ulcers:
- Open sores or wounds on the lower leg, often near the ankle
- Skin discoloration or thickening around the wound
- Leg swelling, aching, or heaviness
- Wounds that are slow to heal
How It Works & Recovery
Plan for a consultation focused on you: your provider will ask about your symptoms, review your history, and often recommend an in-office ultrasound to map the affected veins. From there, you'll discuss which treatment options make sense for your situation.
Because venous ulcers are slow to heal and can worsen without treatment, addressing the underlying vein disease is an important part of supporting faster healing and reducing the chance the ulcer returns.
Why Columbia Patients Choose The Vein Institute
For Columbia residents, getting to Hattiesburg takes approx. 34 mi (about 40 min). Once there, patients find a practice built specifically around vein care — not a general clinic that treats veins as an afterthought — with ultrasound, diagnosis, and treatment available under one roof.
Our clinical team includes a double board-certified vascular surgeon, a Certified Vascular Sonographer with more than 18 years of vein ultrasound experience, and a Nurse Practitioner trained directly by Dr. Thompson in sclerotherapy — all focused exclusively on vein care.
Columbia patients typically drive approx. 34 mi (about 40 min) to our Hattiesburg location at 6169 U.S. 98, Ste 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. We recommend calling ahead at (601) 336-8368 so our team can help plan your first visit.
Serving Columbia and Nearby Areas
In addition to Columbia, our Hattiesburg office regularly sees patients from Sumrall, MS, Purvis, MS, Collins, MS, Hattiesburg, MS. Wherever you're coming from, the goal is the same: a comfortable visit and a clear treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Venous ulcers develop from chronic venous insufficiency, when blood pools in the leg veins instead of flowing back toward the heart, putting pressure on the skin.
Addressing the underlying vein disease, not just the wound itself, is an important part of supporting healing and reducing the chance the ulcer returns.
Any open sore on the leg that is slow to heal, especially with surrounding skin discoloration or swelling, is worth having evaluated.
Yes — the drive from Columbia is approx. 34 mi (about 40 min), and the Hattiesburg office is accessible without needing an elevator.
In many cases, yes. If your provider recommends an ultrasound to evaluate your leg veins, our Certified Vascular Sonographer can often perform it the same day as your consultation.
Schedule a Visit
If you're in Columbia and ready to address your vein symptoms, schedule a visit at our Hattiesburg clinic or call (601) 336-8368 today.
Related Treatments in Columbia
Venous InsufficiencyDiagnosis and treatment for veins that have stopped efficiently moving blood back toward the heart.EVLTA laser-based vein ablation procedure that closes a diseased vein from within, with little to no downtime.RF AblationA heat-based vein ablation option that closes a diseased vein using radiofrequency energy.Varicose VeinsTreatment for enlarged, damaged leg veins that can cause aching, swelling, and skin changes if left untreated.
Venous Ulcers in Nearby Cities
Important Disclaimer: This page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Symptoms described here can overlap with many other health conditions, and only a qualified healthcare provider can assess your situation through an in-person exam and testing, such as an ultrasound. If you're experiencing leg pain, swelling, skin changes, or non-healing sores, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.