Sharaf Praxis für Gefäßchirurgie is a private vascular surgery practice in Kassel, Germany. The clinic sits near Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and focuses solely on vein and lymphatic care. Dr. Ibrahim Sharaf, a specialist in vascular and endovascular surgery, leads the facility. It recently doubled its operating capacity to handle more outpatient procedures and cut wait times.
Accreditations and Recognitions
The clinic is a certified Venenkompetenz-Zentrum Kassel. The Professional Association of Phlebologists awards this quality label. It requires strict quality management, ethical care, and continuing education. Dr. Ibrahim Sharaf also holds the jameda Top 10 seal as one of the city's top doctors.
Vascular Surgery and Phlebology
The practice treats varicose veins, thread veins, and chronic lymphatic conditions. Specialists focus on minimally invasive outpatient procedures that often avoid general anesthesia. The team handles everything from early diagnostics to complex wound healing for venous ulcers. When hospital stays are needed, the clinic has five inpatient beds through a partnership with Klinikum.
Available procedures for varicose veins include:
- Clarivein – a catheter-based vein closure that replaces traditional stripping.
- CLaCS method – combines cryo-laser technology with targeted cryo-sclerotherapy for better cosmetic results.
- Radiofrequency ablation – uses the ClosureFast technique to close veins with thermal energy.
- Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy – treats complex venous diseases and chronic wounds.
- Traditional stripping – surgical removal of varicose veins for advanced cases.
The practice added two in-house operating suites on the fourth floor. This means patients can get procedure appointments within four to six weeks. Surgeons also perform transcutaneous laser sclerotherapy to close visible thread veins.
Advanced Wound Therapy
The clinic provides specialized wound management for patients with chronic venous conditions. The team uses Kerecis fish-skin dressings to promote tissue regeneration in non-healing wounds. This biological material helps close ulcers that don't respond to standard care. Specialists also give ultrasound-controlled foam injections to treat the venous causes of chronic wounds.
Diagnostic Technology
The clinic uses modern vascular diagnostic tools to build precise treatment plans:
- HyperView system – a non-invasive, radiation-free tool that analyzes oxygen levels in tissue.
- Duplex angioscanning – high-resolution ultrasound that maps blood flow in the veins.
- Doppler sonography – assesses blood vessel health and detects early signs of disease.
- Carotid ultrasound – specialized imaging to check the arteries in the neck.
Specialists use these tools during initial consultations to see if minimally invasive therapy is an option.
Services for International Patients
Sharaf Praxis coordinates care for patients traveling from abroad. The medical team offers consultations in English and German. Staff members organize appointments and coordinate between outpatient procedures and inpatient stays at partner clinics. This gives international patients a clear path from initial diagnostics to final follow-up.