VIS

Lee's Summit · Olathe · North KC

Knee Pain Relief in Kansas City — Without Surgery

A non-surgical, outpatient treatment for chronic knee pain. Same-day procedure. Covered by most insurance including Medicare.

  • Outpatient — walk out the same day
  • No hospital stay, no general anesthesia
  • 90%+ of patients report significant pain relief
  • Covered by most insurance, including Medicare

See if You Qualify

Takes under a minute. Our Kansas City team will call you within one business day.

Hear It From Our Physician

Dr. Laurich Explains This Gentle Procedure

Board-certified, vascular-surgery-trained.

Your Local Team

Board-Certified GAE Specialist in Kansas City

Chad Laurich, MD, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Chad Laurich, MD

Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and VIS founder. Performs GAE at our Lee's Summit procedure center. Certified by the American Board of Surgery in Vascular Surgery.

Richard D. Coats, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Richard D. Coats, MD, FACS

Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Board-certified general and vascular surgeon. Assistant Professor of Surgery at UMKC and Kansas City University. Performs GAE at our Lee's Summit procedure center. Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve Medical Corps.

Why GAE First

Why Those with Chronic Knee Pain Are Choosing This Treatment First

  • FDA breakthrough knee procedure relieves pain in 90+ percent of patients
  • Targets pain at its source: inflammation
  • Immediate and lasting pain relief without the need for injections or surgery
  • Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare
  • Walk in and walk out of the clinic the same day
  • Return to daily activities much sooner than with surgery
  • Lasting pain relief that can span up to 5 years
  • Regain mobility and independence
Compare Treatments

GAE vs. Injections vs. Surgery

Recovery time

GAE 1-2 days
Injections None
Surgery 6-12 months

Pain relief duration

GAE Up to 3-5 years
Injections 1-3 months
Surgery 15-20 years

Minimally invasive

GAE
Injections
Surgery

Preserves cartilage

GAE
Injections
Surgery

No overnight stay

GAE
Injections
Surgery

Covered by insurance

GAE
Injections Sometimes
Surgery High costs
"The doctors at this clinic have done a tremendous job with my treatment. They have the best bedside care, are attentive to their patients' needs and provide a treatment plan that is thorough and actually works!"
Patient testimonial: MJ, VIS patient

MJ

VIS patient

Board-certified vascular & interventional specialists
Thousands of minimally invasive procedures performed
HIPAA-compliant intake forms
Three KC-metro clinics: Lee's Summit, Olathe, North KC

At Vascular & Interventional Specialists we know that living with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis can be a frustrating journey. You may have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or corticosteroid injections with only temporary relief. For many, the next step often seems to be major knee replacement surgery. But what if you're not ready for that, or not a good candidate?

For those caught in this difficult position, there is a new beacon of hope. This groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure is providing significant pain relief for patients who felt they had nowhere left to turn.

Visit Us in Kansas City

3600 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Suite A & B
Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Also serving Olathe, KS and North Kansas City, MO

Call (816) 675-0920