Omaha, NE
Knee Pain Relief in Omaha — 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
- Non-surgical, image-guided outpatient procedure
- Covered by most insurance, including Medicare
See if You Qualify
Takes under a minute. Our Omaha team will call you within one business day.
Dr. Laurich Explains This Gentle Procedure
Board-certified, vascular-surgery-trained.
Board-Certified GAE Care for Omaha Patients
John M. Park, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon — VIS Omaha
Board-certified vascular surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, including genicular artery embolization (GAE) for chronic knee pain.
David L. Vogel, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon — VIS Omaha
Board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatment of arterial and venous conditions, including genicular artery embolization (GAE).
Andrew Schroeder, DO, RPVI
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon — VIS Omaha
Board-certified vascular surgeon, fellowship-trained in peripheral vascular intervention, performing genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis.
Gregory Gordon, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist — VIS Omaha
Board-certified interventional radiologist specializing in image-guided embolization, including genicular artery embolization (GAE) for chronic knee pain.
Why Those with Chronic Knee Pain Are Choosing This Treatment First
- An image-guided, outpatient procedure performed by board-certified vascular specialists
- Targets pain at its source: inflammation
- A non-surgical option that does not require injections or open 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
- Designed to address the inflammation driving knee arthritis pain
- Regain mobility and independence
GAE vs. Injections vs. Surgery
| GAE | Injections | Surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery time | 1-2 days | None | 6-12 months |
| Hospital stay | None - outpatient | None | 1-3 days |
| Minimally invasive | |||
| Preserves cartilage | |||
| No overnight stay | |||
| Covered by insurance | Sometimes | High costs |
Recovery time
Hospital stay
Minimally invasive
Preserves cartilage
No overnight stay
Covered by insurance
"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!"
MJ
VIS patient
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.