Endovenous
thermal ablation
Trunk veinsA laser fiber or radiofrequency catheter closes a broken trunk vein; you can be back on your feet and back to work immediately, with a compression stocking for one week.
From Clinical to Beautiful
Scanned standing.
A doctor-led med spa in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Vein care, injectables and skin health, and every vein consultation starts with a standing ultrasound of both legs. Consultations are free.
4.9 / 132 Google reviews20 years of vein care3,000+ vein clientsWaunakee, WI
The past 20 years and more than 3,000 clients refer to Dr. Erdman's vein care at the original Middleton office, Madison Vein and Laser Institute, before the move to Waunakee.
Preview your treatment results before you book, powered by Ageless.Stand them up.
Venous flow mapping
Position changes the picture
Interactive illustration
Select UPRIGHT to repeat the scan standing.
Lying down: 1 of 4 found. Gravity is off.
Position: Supine
Finding / tap to locateReflux time
Hover, focus or tap a finding to trace its vein.
Plan from this scan
One trunk registers lying down. Stand the leg up to see the rest of the map.
Vein disease is gravity dependent.
“If you have been scanned while lying down at another facility, you should request the study be repeated while you are standing.”Dr. Boyd Erdman, Madison Medispa varicose vein page ↗
Illustrative scan, not a diagnosis. Times and findings are made up for the demo.
The finding decides
the treatment.
Upright standing Duplex ultrasound flow mapping comes first. The full standing map takes 1.5 to 3.0 hours.
Endovenous
Trunk veinsUltrasound-guided
foam sclerotherapy
Branch veinsFoam, including Varithena, treats the branch veins left behind; wear a stocking for two to four weeks and keep the leg elevated the afternoon of the first session.
Ambulatory
micro-phlebectomy
Selected veinsWhere it fits, diseased veins are removed through very small incisions under local anesthesia, followed by two to four weeks in a compression stocking.
Traditional sclerotherapy
and surface treatments
Surface veinsTraditional sclerotherapy, surface lasers, IPL and BBL are options for spider veins, hand veins and facial veins.
Bruising and trapped blood after foam treatment resolve on their own. Your examination determines which options fit. Read their full treatment guide ↗
“All possible treatment options will be explained to you, not just the treatments that we provide.”
What the sixty minutes actually are.
A consultation gives you time to find out what's happening and what can be done. Referrals aren't required.
~60Minutes / free consultation
Book a consultation - 01
Your medical history.
A brief history form gives the team the background for your visit.
- 02
A look at both legs.
For leg vein concerns, a screening ultrasound checks both legs for vein problems.
- 03
Your goals, then an exam.
Discuss what brought you in and have the physical evaluation needed to plan your care.
- 04
Every option on the table.
That includes procedures they don't perform. If you choose one, the team will try to refer you to a physician who does.
- 05
Tracy checks the policy.
After the visit, the office manager reviews your insurance policy directly with the insurer so you receive a written estimate before treatment begins.
“You'll always know your expected out-of-pocket costs before starting treatment.”
Who you'll see.
One team, in one Waunakee office. Dr. Erdman is the on-site medical director.
Boyd Erdman
MD, RVT, RPVI
Medical director
Dr. Erdman attended UW-Madison medical school, completed his residency at the University of Arizona and a further year of private preceptorship. He is board certified in internal medicine and venous and lymphatic medicine.
MD · RVT · RPVI
Diplomate, ABVLM
Angela “Angie”
Trawinski
RN, BSN / Certified nurse injector
Certified laser technician
Angie earned her RN at Edgewood College of Nursing and has more than 11 years in healthcare. Her work includes facial injectables, spider vein sclerotherapy, surface lasers and Broadband light.
Melissa Basinski
Licensed esthetician
Esthiology instructor
Melissa was a clinical instructor at the Aveda Institute of Madison. She focuses on skin health, facials, chemical peels and dermaplaning, and manages the medical grade skin care lines.
Tracy Yager
Office manager
Patient care coordination
Tracy has more than 25 years in clinical and administrative medicine. She spends hours working with insurance companies on vein patients' behalf, drawing on her experience managing an outpatient vascular practice.
On the time you book
“You are my focus during the time you book with me; Your skin, your health, your goals, your state of mind.”
Conservative
by default.
For neuromodulators and dermal fillers, the team starts conservatively, especially at a first treatment. If you'd like a greater change, a little more can be added at the follow-up visit.
Their injectables approach begins with the changes you want to see and the amount of treatment it would take to get there.
A little room to decide.
Extra time is set aside for your first visit. After the nurse evaluates your goals, the office manager meets with you separately to discuss the estimate. The treating provider isn't in the room while you decide.
“we can always add more, but we can't take any away.”
Recalling Angie's approach to treatment
What they do.
Vein medicine and aesthetic care, with a consultation before a treatment plan.
Weight loss
Skin rejuvenation
and body contouring
Brows, lashes and hair removal
Medical grade skin care in the office
PCA Skin · Skinbetter Science · EltaMD
“My consult was exceptional and Dr. Erdman shared with me exactly what to expect during the procedures and recovery.”
Excerpt / madisonmedispa.com
“Yesterday I wore shorts for the first time since my treatments and it felt so good to be free of those unsightly spider veins!”
Excerpt / Google review
“She followed up with me personally the next day to ask me how I was doing.”
Excerpt / Google review
“I really feel like a partner in decision making and never feel rushed or pressured.”
Excerpt / madisonmedispa.com
These reviews are based on individual real patient experiences. Your individual experience may vary. Patient reviews are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice from a medical provider.
Hours / by appointment only
9am to 5pm · Monday through Friday
We are out of the office on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays, so if you are planning to stop by on a Wednesday or Friday please call ahead to check we are in!
Parking and entrance
Park in the lot behind the building. The main entrance is in the south eastern corner, convenient to the rear parking lot.
Before you
come in.
Are consultations really free?
Yes. All consultations are free, and referrals aren't required. A consultation lasts about 60 minutes.
Where are you located?
Madison Medispa is at 114 E. Main Street, Suite 115, Waunakee, WI 53597, just north of Madison. There are no other locations.
Does insurance cover any treatment?
Insurance is billed only for medically necessary varicose vein treatments. Cosmetic treatment isn't covered. The team reviews your policy with your insurer before giving you an estimate. As their FAQ puts it: “We can never guarantee coverage.”
Can I use my HSA?
You may be able to use your HSA for medically necessary vein or weight loss treatment, depending on the language of your HSA contract.
Can treatment start the same day?
It's usually better to have the consultation first. Same-day treatment may be possible in some cases, but may require a partial pre-payment to reserve enough time on the provider's schedule.
Where are procedures performed?
All procedures are performed at the Madison Medispa office in Waunakee.