Although many people think of spider
and varicose vein treatment as simply cosmetic,
dealing with veins can be a medical issue.
And when it comes to your health,
you want the best care.
Peoria Vein Center is comprised of board certified surgeons who know all about your veins ... not just on a superficial level. These surgeons care for patients every day and work with veins in a wide range of procedures, from the basic treatment of spider veins all the way to more serious surgeries such as complex abdominal aorta repair. They know veins inside and out – literally. When it comes to your veins, you WANT a vein specialist. You DESERVE a vein specialist. We ARE vein specialists.
Dr. Richard Anderson, originally from Yorkville, Illinois, received his undergraduate degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. He received his doctorate in medicine from the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, and also completed his surgical internship there. His residency in general surgery was completed at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Dr. Anderson has also completed a Fellowship program at Washington University, Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri in thoracic surgery. Dr. Anderson is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional societies including the Society for Vascular Ultrasound and the Association for Academic Surgery. He has also served on numerous hospital committees such as Quality and Assurance, Trauma Strategic Planning, 6 Sigma and Professional Staff Quality Improvement. Dr. Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. In addition, he is Immediate Past President of the Peoria Medical Society. Dr. Anderson lives in the Peoria area with his wife and two children.
Dr. Andy C. Chiou, a native of Peoria, Illinois is the director of the vascular and endovascular team. He has privileges and performs surgery and procedures at all three Peoria hospitals. He received his medical degree and a Master’s of Public Health in Health Care Administration from Boston University. He completed his general residency at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He also completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Chiou was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, serving as Chief of Vascular Surgery for the USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He has published extensively and presented his work nationally and internationally. He has obtained advanced training in endovascular techniques and is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Chiou is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and vascular surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery and Radiology at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP). He serves as the Director of Endovascular Surgery and Director of Surgical Research for the Department of Surgery. He has special interests in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid disease, vein problems, peripheral vascular disease and wound care. Dr. Chiou is involved in many research projects that bring the latest and most innovative techniques for vascular care to patients in Central Illinois. Recently, Dr. Chiou helped develop and establish the OSF Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and serves as Medical Director of the Center. This new Center focuses on individual patient needs and care plans, using the knowledge and experience of experts from many different fields and specialties. He and his team are available for new patient appointments, consultations and to answer any questions you may have about veins, vascular or wound related problems.
Dr. Kevin Paulsen was born in Harvard, Illinois and went to grade school and high school in Woodstock, Illinois. He attended college at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and completed medical school training at the University of Illinois – Peoria campus. He did his internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and his surgical residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Paulsen is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Illinois State Medical Society, American Medical Association and Peoria County Medical Society. In addition to caring for patients in central Illinois since 1974, he has presented his work nationally and internationally. Dr. Paulsen is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He is on the active staff at all three Peoria hospitals. Dr. Paulsen has two daughters and lives in the Peoria area with his wife.
Dr. Richard Anderson, originally from Yorkville, Illinois, received his undergraduate degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. He received his doctorate in medicine from the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, and also completed his surgical internship there. His residency in general surgery was completed at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Dr. Anderson has also completed a Fellowship program at Washington University, Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri in thoracic surgery.
Dr. Andy C. Chiou, a native of Peoria, Illinois is the director of the vascular and endovascular team. He has privileges and performs surgery and procedures at all three Peoria hospitals. He received his medical degree and a Master’s of Public Health in Health Care Administration from Boston University. He completed his general residency at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He also completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago. 
Dr. Kevin Paulsen was born in Harvard, Illinois and went to grade school and high school in Woodstock, Illinois. He attended college at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and completed medical school training at the University of Illinois – Peoria campus. He did his internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and his surgical residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.