Jeff Braxton, MD FACS

Dr. Braxton grew up in Michigan and after graduating from Northern Michigan University, Dr. Braxton attended the University of Michigan Medical School, receiving his M.D. degree in 1989. Dr. Braxton moved to Illinois, completing his residency program in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Braxton is board certified in General Surgery and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr Braxton is a member of the American Medical Association, Illinois Medical Society and the Kane County Medical Society. He is an instructor for the Department of Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. He is on staff at Edward Hospital in Naperville and Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. He has served as the chairman of Trauma at Rush Copley Medical Center for over 10 years.

After performing ambulatory phlebectomy for years, Dr. Braxton embraced the new technology of TriVex and was instrumental in advancing and perfecting the technique. He is actively involved in the advancement of surgical education, instructing surgeons around the country in techniques varicose vein treatment. He has authored scientific papers on advanced vein disease and has presented at vascular meetings. "I feel education is very important to get the best care" says Dr. Braxton. "Many people have been needlessly suffering for years or have been frustrated with ineffective and sometimes costly treatments. I enjoy taking time to talk with and examine my patients to understand their concerns and issues. I can then design a treatment plan that will meet or exceed their expectations. It is very gratifying to be able to help aleviate the symptoms many patients suffer with. I especially enjoy meeting with my patients at the completion of a treatment plan while looking over their 'Before' pictures."