Where to Seek Varicose Vein Treatment and Why It Matters

New York has many clinics that offer vein treatment. But they don’t all provide the same treatments or the same level of expertise among vein specialists. Some vein clinics are run by vascular surgeons. Others are run by board certified vein medicine specialists. And some are run by people who are neither board certified, nor doctors in vascular fields. Choose your vein clinic carefully to ensure a successful, safe procedure.

The best choice is an accredited clinic staffed by board certified vein medicine specialists. These doctors specialize in minimally invasive solutions like sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, radiofrequency ablation, and vein adhesives. They aim to treat veins without surgery, but they also go deeper than cosmetic vein clinics. They look for the cause of the vein damage too, so you don’t have a recurrence of spider or varicose veins. Book an appointment at our award-winning vein clinics in Jericho, West Islip, Port Jefferson, Hampton Bays, Midtown, or FiDi for the best vein care near Manhattan.

Our state-of-the-art vein clinics boast the top doctors in vascular medicine. Each of our vein doctors is double or triple board certified, and they all trained in Ivy League settings. They set the standard of vein care, often training other physicians on their techniques. On Long Island, visit Dr. Thomas Arnold or Dr. Zalekha Shair. In Manhattan, book a consultation with Dr. Juan Montoya, Dr. Michael Nguyen, Dr. Sareh Rajaee, or Dr. Andrew Cortes.

Many of our patients spend time on both coasts. If you live in Manhattan or Long Island, but need a vein doctor in California too, you’ll be pleased to know that we have locations near La Jolla, San Diego, and San Jose. Our vein clinics are all Centers of Excellence that offer award-winning vein solutions. So, premium vein treatment is always nearby when you choose our team.

Many of our patients spend time on both coasts. If you live in Manhattan or Long Island, but need a vein doctor in California too, you’ll be pleased to know that we have locations near La Jolla, San Diego, and San Jose. Our vein clinics are all Centers of Excellence that offer award-winning vein solutions. So, premium vein treatment is always nearby when you choose our team.

Vein treatment is often covered completely by insurance, if you choose a board certified vein doctor. These physicians use FDA-approved procedures, and they are licensed providers, so their treatments are approved by major insurance carriers. Cosmetic vein clinics don’t accept insurance for most procedures, and insurance companies don’t consider many of their treatments to be medically necessary.

So, if you want affordable vein care, book a consultation with our certified diplomates. Our insurance team works to get you the coverage you need, filing all paperwork on your behalf. We make sure you know what your portion will be before your procedure. For most of our patients, there are no out-of-pocket expenses.

If you have a family history of varicose veins, you’re more likely to develop spider veins too. Both types of vein damage run in families, and they’re often caused by the same thing – venous insufficiency. So, choose a vein doctor who treats both spider veins and varicose veins to make sure all your medical needs are met. Our vein specialists offer the full range of vein procedures, and we avoid invasive tactics like vein stripping.

Some people who perform vein treatments aren’t vein doctors. Some aren’t doctors at all. It’s important to choose a vein doctor with ultrasound training, since they can identify the cause of varicose veins and spider veins. If you don’t address the cause, more vein damage will develop. Don’t waste money on cosmetic repairs of veins that stem from vein disease. Visit our Harvard-trained doctors to correct the problem, as well as the symptoms.

Varicose veins occur when valves in the veins fail, allowing blood to leak backward and elevate pressure in the veins. This reduces circulatory efficiency and causes symptoms like swelling, cramping, and heaviness in the legs. When minimally invasive vein doctors treat varicose veins, they reroute blood into healthy veins that can efficiently pump blood back to the heart. This not only eliminates the visible varicosity, but also improves circulation.

Some patients ask whether the color of their vein indicates its health. But healthy veins can look blue, purple, or green, depending on your skin’s undertone. The signs of a damaged vein include a new cluster of bright-colored veins, or an enlarged, twisted, protuberant vein. Other signs of poor circulation include cramping, heaviness, swelling, and itching near the vein.

Some patients wonder whether they can postpone treatment to see if their veins improve. Being careful not to sit or stand for long periods, as well as weight loss and exercise can reduce the pressure on your veins. In addition, patients whose veins are worse during pregnancy might find that they improve after delivery.

The extra blood volume of pregnancy and the pressure of the uterus on pelvic veins can create or worsen varicose veins and spider veins. But for most patients, in order for the vein to vanish, a vein clinic appointment is needed. Since most vein damage stems from broken valves in veins beneath the surface, a vein doctor must treat that for surface veins to stop developing.

Don’t try home remedies like VariCare capsules or compression stockings without asking a vein doctor first. The vascular system is a complex network of miles of blood vessels, and each patient’s vasculature is unique. There’s no way to know if you have vein disease, broken valves, or blood clots by looking at the surface of your skin.

So, trying a remedy without analyzing your venous health could prove dangerous. In addition, compression stockings should be selected by your vein doctor. Too much compression could be harmful, and too little could be ineffective. Patients with certain medical conditions should not use tactics like these since they could interfere with other medications and health issues. For safe and successful treatment for varicose veins or spider veins, visit our renowned vein clinics in Long Island.