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A board-certified surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with more than two decades of dedicated vein care experience, Dr. Gilster brings a whole-patient philosophy and deep anatomical expertise to the minimally invasive treatment of venous disease. He has performed tens of thousands of procedures and is among the most experienced vein specialists in the Portland, OR, area.
“My approach is to treat the whole person, not just the disease. I take time to explain what’s happening anatomically and why, so patients understand their condition and feel confident in every step of their care.”
7421 SW Bridgeport Road
Suite 215
Tigard, OR 97224
For years, I dealt with bulging veins and discomfort that only seemed to get worse. The team explained everything clearly and made me feel confident about moving forward. The results have been incredible — my legs look so much better, and I’m finally comfortable being active again. I’m truly grateful for the care I received.
Jeffrey H.
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After
Before treatment, the veins in my leg were very noticeable and made me feel self-conscious. I also experienced heaviness and discomfort at the end of the day. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a big improvement in how my leg looks and feels. The veins are significantly reduced, and I’m much more comfortable and confident. I’m so grateful for the care I received.
Jordan H.
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Before treatment, my legs felt heavy, and the bulging veins were becoming more noticeable and uncomfortable. I finally decided to get checked out at CVR. After treatment, my legs feel lighter, look much better, and I’m more comfortable staying active. The team was professional and supportive throughout the entire process. I’m very happy with my results.
Warren Z.
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After
Before treatment, the bulging veins in my leg were uncomfortable and hard to ignore. I felt heaviness and didn’t like how my leg looked. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen such a difference. My leg feels better, the veins have improved significantly, and I feel more confident. I’m so thankful for the care and results.
Kayla B
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After
Before treatment, I was dealing with visible bulging veins and discomfort in my leg that didn’t seem to go away. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in both how my leg looks and how it feels. The process was smooth, and the team made me feel confident every step of the way. I’m glad I took care of it.
Kevin C.
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Dr. Gilster has devoted his practice entirely to venous disease, building one of the most experienced vein practices in the Pacific Northwest. He describes himself as 'a big anatomy guy' who takes time during every visit to explain what is happening and why, breaking complex cases into smaller procedures and guiding patients through every step.
Whole-Patient Approach: Dr. Gilster does not treat veins in isolation. He listens to understand what each patient wants out of treatment and what is going on in their life, building a care plan around the person rather than the finding.
Education First: He believes patients educated about their disease make better decisions about their care. He invests time in explaining what is happening anatomically, why it matters, and how treatment will improve their daily life.
Confidence Through Experience: With tens of thousands of procedures performed, Dr. Gilster reassures anxious patients not with platitudes but honest experience.
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