About Dr. F. Violago

Dr. Violago was certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and American Board in Vascular and General Surgery. He has a special interest in treating vein reflux disease by use of the highly effective Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) of varicose veins.

Dr. Violago is currently on staff at St. Boniface General in Winnipeg and is Assistant Professor, Section of Vascular Surgery, at the University of Manitoba. He is a member of the Manitoba Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Royal College of Physicians Surgeons of Canada, and the Society for Vascular Surgery, Canada and USA.


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The No-Surgery, No-Scar Way to Treat Varicose Veins

Remember life before bulging, twisted varicose veins? You can have that freedom again with the EVLT procedure. Up to 40% of women and 25% of men suffer from this condition. Traditionally, painful surgery was the best treatment option. Now there’s safe, fast, and comfortable EVLT (EndoVenous Laser Treatment).

Patient Benefits

EVLT uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut and help you look and feel better fast.
  • Treatment in less than an hour
  • Can be performed in the doctor’s office
  • Immediate relief of symptoms
  • Return to normal activity immediately - with little or not pain
  • No anesthesia or hospitalization
  • No scars

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