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We only have 2 types of blood vessels in our body. Arteries and veins. Our circulatory system is a closed loop.

Nellestein Vein Institute (NVI) , Northwest Missouri's premier vein treatment facility, is the only program within 40,000 square miles offering non-thermal vein closure devices.

Ask The Professional October 5, 2017 | Michael Nellestein, MD Dr. Nellestein answers some of your most pressing questions.

What exactly is CIRCULATION? The circulatory system is very easy to understand.

Blood Clots Originate From the Deep Vein March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to consider the deep vein, the origination of a blood clot, and learn the signs of deep vein thrombosis.

Your Nellestein Vein Institute Guide to Insurance Coverage

This Year, Treat Yourself by Treating Your Spider Veins

Chronic Venous Insufficiency Manifests Itself in Many Ways.

The Nellestein Vein Institute was pleased to host a Grand Opening ceremony at our new office in Saint Joseph.

The Nellestein Vein Institute is now open! Dr. Michael Nellestein has been a member of the St. Joseph community for over two decades and the NVI offers the highest quality of treatment for varicose and spider veins.

Many patients are burdened by the appearance of their varicose veins during the warm summer months when the weather calls for shorts and swimsuits. But, for many people, varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic problem.

The Nellestein Vein Institute is now open!