Varicose and spider veins can be a source of embarrassment and significant health risk if left untreated. The board-certified and fellowship qualified providers at Vascular Specialists will concentrate on your leg appearance goals as well as your overall vascular health to prescribe and administer therapies based on their advanced knowledge and experience. For exceptional vascular health care, call the nearest Vascular Specialists’ office or schedule a consultation online with Kristen Forsythe FNP.
Meet Dr. Forsythe
Kristen Forsythe, FNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse at Vascular Specialists in Tinley Park and Evergreen Park, Illinois, where she cares for patients. Kristen is a passionate patient advocate who uses her extensive vascular surgery expertise to provide high-quality treatment to everyone she treats.
Kristen graduated from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She went on to Loyola University Chicago to earn her Master of Science and Doctorate of Nursing Practice degrees. Kristen worked in various clinical environments and hospitals across the Chicago area before joining the Vascular Specialists team, allowing her to work with many patients. She’s worked with critically ill patients, delivered preoperative and postoperative care, and performed independent vascular tests, diagnoses, and treatments.
Kristen is also licensed in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support. She holds a Drug Enforcement Administration license and is a licensed Mid-Level provider for controlled substances. Moreover, Kristen works at Palos Hospital and Advocates South Suburban Hospital, where she is credentialed.
About Practice
Vascular Specialists’, vascular surgeons, and medical professionals treat patients from all over Illinois with various vascular diseases. Vascular Specialists is the specialty that the Southwest Chicagoland area trusts for medical and drug therapies, advanced diagnostic research, and expert reconstructive vascular surgical procedures.
Based on clinical reviews and medical testing, the providers formulate high-quality vascular care plans. For your convenience, the majority of your laboratory work and clinical evaluations can be completed on-site. The practice also has an ultrasound technician on staff and can even treat leg wounds.
When it comes to your vascular wellbeing, the doctors have a thorough understanding of drug therapy and how to help you handle manageable risk factors. The highly-trained team uses advanced surgical methods when necessary but prefers minimally invasive procedures when possible. If you need surgery, your preoperative and postoperative treatment focus will reduce complications and encourage recovery.
The Ellipsys® Vascular Access System is available to patients who need dialysis access. The practice uses the advanced technologically Spectranetics® Laser, the Phillips vascular ultrasound, and stents from Bard, Boston, and Cordis for arterial blockages.
Testimonials & Reviews
Vascular Specialists always value and appreciate reviews from their loyal patients. To date, the practice prides itself on a 4.85 out of 5 stars rating based on 13 collected reviews. For more patient testimonials, visit the facility’s website today.
In conclusion, patients can access the professional information they require to make well-informed decisions about their treatment choices at Vascular Specialists. If you seek quality vascular health care, call the office to talk to a team member or request an appointment online today.
