Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is proud to serve patients at our Rio Rancho vein clinic. The physicians and staff at CVR Rio Rancho have decades of collective experience treating symptoms of vein diseases such as varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and other vein conditions related to chronic venous insufficiency (vein disease).

The board-certified physicians at Center for Vein Restoration are world-renowned vein specialists, authors, lecturers, and trainers on the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating vein disease. Commitment to patient care goes beyond physician credentials, however. Our entire team works together to provide our patients with a level of comfort and understanding.

Our Vein Clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Center for Vein Restoration’s Rio Rancho vein clinic is in Sandoval County, part of the expansive Albuquerque metropolitan area. A highly populated city, a portion of Rio Rancho extends into northern Bernalillo County, the third-largest city in New Mexico. Center for Vein Restoration also offers an Albuquerque vein treatment location to meet the vein health needs of the most populated city in New Mexico.

Our board-certified vein doctors are highly trained and experienced in addressing the distressing symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (vein disease). Symptoms can include varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, cramping, swelling, restless legs, ulcers, deep vein thrombosis, and more. We offer outpatient, cutting-edge, minimally invasive vein treatment options performed in the comfort of a modern office setting. Procedures take an hour or less to complete, require little to no downtime, and patients can return to normal activities immediately afterward, with few restrictions.

Named one of the best cities to live in by MONEY magazine, Rio Rancho is 17 miles from Albuquerque. Combining city living with the great outdoors, Rio Rancho is the fastest-growing community in New Mexico and one of the fastest-growing in the southwest.

Rio Rancho offers visitors an embarrassment of riches in national parks, monuments, and scenic trails. Take in the serenity of the Sandia Mountains with a trip on the Sandia Peak Tramway—it’s a thrilling ride and a source of year-round entertainment. The tramway offers stunning views as it ascends to the top of the Sandias, where visitors can enjoy dining, hiking, and outdoor recreation. During the winter, the area transforms into a ski destination, offering skiing and snowboarding, while the summer months are perfect for hiking and sightseeing, making it a versatile spot for outdoor adventure.

The Bandelier National Monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans, providing an immersive lesson for those interested in the area’s fascinating past. Meanwhile, the Jemez Mountain National Scenic Byway is a 132-mile loop of scenic, natural, cultural, and historic assets. The Valles Caldera National Preserve is home to a 13-mile wide circular depression now known as the Valles Caldera, created approximately 1.25 million years ago from a volcanic eruption.

Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy visiting Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, about nine miles from our vein clinic. The sprawling space offers a tranquil environment where guests can connect with nature while learning about the region’s cultural and environmental past. The visitor center features several exhibits on the area's flora and fauna, such as a native plant garden, a pollinator garden, a nature shop, and many informative displays, all highlighting the significance of the Rio Grande as a natural resource and cultural landmark. This peaceful park is ideal for birdwatching, hiking, and simply enjoying the natural serenity of the Rio Grande Valley.

Entertainment awaits about seven miles from our Rio Rancho vein clinic. The Rio Rancho Events Center, the area’s premier entertainment venue, is known for hosting a wide variety of gatherings, from concerts to sports games and family shows. This modern facility features a variety of performances, including concerts by major musical acts. Previously known as the Santa Ana Star Center, its large capacity and diverse event lineup make it the area’s leading entertainment destination for both residents and visitors.

Rio Rancho offers a charming, laid-back environment with plenty of natural beauty and cultural experiences. It's also close enough to Albuquerque to enjoy the larger city’s attractions while staying in a more peaceful setting.

CVR’s Rio Rancho vein clinic is near the Haynes Community Center and Park and Intel Corporation’s Rio Rancho Boulevard SE location. You may also schedule a vein health consultation at our other New Mexico clinic in Albuquerque to receive CVR’s personalized vein care tailored to your needs.

Unsure how to get to CVR in Rio Rancho? We’re here to assist! Call 240-965-3915 to speak to a helpful Patient Services Representative.

Meet Dr. Cardwell

Dr. Crystal Cardwell is an experienced, board-certified physician. Her background in hospitalist and critical care settings has equipped her to manage both routine and complex vein disease cases proficiently. Dr. Cardwell emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare, leveraging her diverse experience to understand and meet patient needs from multiple perspectives. She is the lead physician at Center for Vein Restoration’s Rio Rancho vein center.

She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, FL. Before that, she completed her premedical studies at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK, graduating with Dean’s Honors.

Services at Center for Vein Restoration, Rio Rancho

Our board-certified vascular surgeons offer a wide range of innovative treatment options for leg pain, swelling, cramping, itching, varicose veins, spider veins, restless legs syndrome, ulcers, and other symptoms of vascular disease.

Symptoms of vein problems

When the tiny valves in your leg veins fail to circulate blood back to the heart, it can be a sign of venous disease. The result can be:

• Leg pain

• Itching

• Swelling

• Cramping

• Varicose veins

• Spider veins

• Feelings of heaviness

• Skin discoloration

• Ulcers

These symptoms are often the result of venous insufficiency and are unlikely to heal on their own. This common vein condition is progressive and will likely worsen without treatment.

Vein treatment options

Vein care providers at vein treatment clinics use the most advanced minimally invasive treatments available today. CVR’s modern outpatient treatment plans are far superior to the older vein-stripping methods used in the past.

Treatments include VenaSeal, a proprietary medical adhesive that safely closes off varicose veins, and ClariVein, a two-in-one approach that uses an ablation device to inject a sclerosing agent that closes the vein with a tiny rotating wire tip, which destroys the diseased vein.

At Center for Vein Restoration, we offer a wide variety of other treatment options, including:

• Sclerotherapy

• Radiofrequency ablation

• Endovenous laser ablation

• Ambulatory phlebectomy

Vein treatments take approximately an hour or less to complete, and patients can return to their normal routine immediately with few restrictions. No staples or stitches are required because a simple band-aid covers the tiny incisions. Our outpatient vein treatments require only local anesthetics. Recovery and symptom relief are fast, and there is little to no scarring.

How to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cardwell

Scheduling an appointment at Center for Vein Restoration in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is easy! You can now schedule an appointment online. To make an appointment online for one of our other CVR clinics, click here.

CVR accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Don't see your insurance company online? Contact us to find out if you're covered.