Newly rebranded Indiana Vein and Lymphatic, formerly known as Indiana Vein Specialists, has moved to a new location in Carmel and is open to help patients with venous and lymphatic diseases. The clinic specializes in treating chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in which blood pools in the veins. This can cause blood clots, chronic swelling, as well as varicose and spider veins.
“Venous insufficiency has caught on more in the national dialogue over the past few months because it’s such a common condition. Most people have either had a relative deal with it or dealt with it personally,” says Dr. Jeffery Schoonover.
Chronic venous and/or lymphatic conditions, such as lymphedema, can have many causes. Some of those include heredity, prior trauma, occupation, multiple pregnancies, cancer or a history of blood clots. People have an increased risk of developing these conditions if they have jobs that require a lot of standing, such as teachers, factory workers, nurses and pharmacists.
“We’re utilizing a multidisciplinary care concept, meaning we have our accredited ultrasound lab, we have physical therapists on site, and we can do the minimally invasive vein procedures all under one roof. It’s actually a very cost-effective way to manage these conditions,” he says.
Dr. Schoonover started his practice in 2011, originally in Fishers, and later opened another location in Carmel. In 2025, he decided to move to one centralized location near several other medical facilities to make travel more convenient for patients. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Schoonover and his wife moved to Hamilton County to be closer to their family.
“It’s been a wonderful place to raise a family. I can’t say enough about being here and the privilege it is to take care of patients — not only locally, but those who come to see us from a lot of outlying smaller towns,” he says.
Dr. Schoonover has served on the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, as well as given lectures nationally on venous and lymphatic insufficiency.
“What really attracted me to this specialty was the technological advances in minimally invasive venous care and the lymphatic aspects, compared to the way things were done 30 years ago,” he says. “There was a significant improvement. To be able to help folks who previously required hospitalization has just been tremendous.
“I’ve seen patients who’ve dealt with chronic leg wounds, like nonhealing venous ulcers, over the years. Traditionally, that meant patients had to go to a wound care facility for multiple visits over a lengthy period of time. We found that patients who received vein ablation treatment had significantly improved healing time.”
In addition to vein ablation procedures and lymphatic physical therapy, the team at Indiana Vein and Lymphatic employs other methods to help patients manage their symptoms, including custom compression stockings and education regarding diet and exercise.
“We’re big fans of utilizing compression stockings here, and properly fitted ones can make a significant difference in managing this conservatively,” Dr. Schoonover says. “We still recommend regular exercise and walking programs. People say 10,000 steps, but the medical literature suggests that walking even 5,000 to 7,500 steps a day can still have a positive health impact.”
Some may be surprised that walking helps combat venous and lymphatic conditions, since prolonged standing can worsen them. But the key is in the movement of the legs.
“When you walk and activate that calf muscle pump, that augments venous return and helps blood get back to your heart,” Dr. Schoonover adds. “If you’re standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, you’re not activating that calf muscle pump, and that’s where the challenges come for some folks on long car or plane trips. They can get swelling issues, sometimes even develop a blood clot on a plane, and that’s related to not moving consistently and not activating that muscle.”
For many, venous and lymphatic insufficiency goes far beyond cosmetics. It’s not just about unsightly swelling or discoloration, it’s about quality of life and the ability to move without pain.
While these are unfortunately common conditions, Dr. Schoonover is passionate about venous and lymphatic medicine and educating people so they don’t suffer needlessly. Together with his team of nurse practitioners and certified lymphatic physical therapists, he hopes to continue improving the lives of his patients.
For more information, visit www.indyveins.com or call 317-348-3020. Indiana Vein and Lymphatic is located at 11590 N. Meridian St., Suite 270 in Carmel.
