Vein care at 1921 S Michigan Ave
Our South Loop office sits on Michigan Avenue between 18th Street and Cermak Road, in the 60616 zip code it shares with Chinatown. It is open every weekday, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, so you can book a vein evaluation on whichever weekday suits you. The office opens at 8am, so a morning evaluation can come before work downtown.
Taking the CTA
Take the Green Line to Cermak-McCormick Place. Walk two blocks east to Michigan Avenue and about three blocks north to 1921 S Michigan Ave.
On the Red or Orange Line, ride to Roosevelt and change to a southbound Green Line train for one stop, or walk from Roosevelt about seven blocks south on Michigan Avenue. From most South Loop addresses the trip takes under 10 minutes. Walking from Chinatown is about a mile, east on Cermak Road and then three blocks up Michigan Avenue.
Driving and parking
From the south, take the Dan Ryan (I-90/94) north and exit at Cermak Road. Go east to Michigan Avenue and turn north; the office is about three blocks up. From the southwest, I-55 runs east to Lake Shore Drive at McCormick Place, less than a mile from the office. Street parking is available on Michigan Avenue and the surrounding streets.
Vein treatment for South Loop patients
At the South Loop office, Dr. Elbaridi performs radiofrequency ablation (RFA), endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), VenaSeal and sclerotherapy for spider veins, and evaluates and treats chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulcers. How each treatment works is explained on varicose vein treatment in Chicago and spider veins.
If you have leg aching, swelling, or visible varicose veins that have changed over the past year, a vein evaluation is the right next step.
Varicose veins that are causing symptoms, including leg aching, swelling, skin changes near the ankle, or wounds that are slow to heal, are not a cosmetic issue. They indicate chronic venous insufficiency that advances without treatment. The sooner it is addressed, the simpler the procedure tends to be.
Your first vein visit in the South Loop
Your first appointment at Loop Medical Center is an evaluation, not a procedure. Dr. Elbaridi reviews your history and any prior imaging you have. He performs a focused physical examination of the affected legs. He explains what he finds in plain language and walks you through your treatment options before anything is scheduled.
Every vein patient has a venous duplex ultrasound, usually at this first visit, to confirm which veins are failing and guide the treatment plan. Most patients leave their first appointment with a clear diagnosis and a specific path forward.
Scheduling in the South Loop
To book a vein evaluation at the South Loop office, call (312) 414-1088; appointments are often available the same week. How insurance and pre-authorization work for vein treatment is explained on the Vein Clinic page.
With five weekdays of hours, the South Loop office is the one to choose for a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday visit. If you live or work north of the river, you can also see Dr. Elbaridi on a Thursday or Friday at our Streeterville vein office on Grand Avenue.
Coming from a neighboring area? Directions from Chinatown, Bridgeport and Pilsen.
