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Dr. Lauren Wikholm is a board-certified surgeon who dedicates her practice entirely to the treatment of venous disease. With a surgical background in general surgery, trauma, and breast surgery, she brings exceptional clinical depth to the care of patients with chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, DVT, and venous ulcers.
She measures success by one standard: whether patients feel better.
“I believe in treating all my patients as I would my family and trying to move them forward to get to their goal of feeling better and living their best life.”
1405 SE 164th Avenue
Suite 101
Vancouver, WA 98683
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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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. Wikholm has performed thousands of vein procedures, building the experience and procedural volume that drive consistent outcomes. For patients nervous about treatment, she offers this: the procedures are minimally invasive, slightly more involved than a dental appointment, and sedation is available. For those putting off care, she wants them to know the risk of waiting is often greater than the risk of the procedure itself.
Family-Centered Care: Dr. Wikholm treats every patient as she would a family member. That means listening carefully, taking time to understand what each person needs, and keeping the focus on getting them back to the life they want to live.
Patient-Defined Outcomes: She measures success by what matters most to patients — whether they feel better, move more comfortably, and have regained the activities that matter to them. The patient’s experience is the most valuable metric.
Accessible to Anxious Patients: Dr. Wikholm understands that fear of the unknown keeps many people from seeking care. She explains complex vein conditions in plain terms to make the anatomy approachable, and ensures every patient knows exactly what to expect before a procedure begins.
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