Who are the Best Vein Doctors Near Northport? And Other FAQs

Dr. Caroline Novak and Dr. Kamran Saraf are two of the best vein doctors near Northport. They’re both leading Vein Treatment Clinic’s state-of-the-art facilities in Roslyn Park and Lindenhurst, respectively, both of which are within a short 30-minute drive from Northport. The following is an overview of where you can find them and details about their background as vein doctors.

Dr. Caroline Novak is the leading vein doctor at VTC Roslyn Park, located within the Truth and Beauty medical spa next to the Long Island Expressway. Patients from Northport can drive down to our vein center within 30 minutes via Northern State Pkwy and I-495 W. She will soon also see patients in an upcoming VTC facility at 350 Jericho Turnpike, due to open on the 1st of March, 2021. You can schedule an appointment online or call us at +1 631-919-4495.

The following is an overview of Dr. Novak’s certifications and educational background:

• 5-star ratings and reviews from all patients.
• Double-certified in venous medicine and internal medicine.
• Certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
• Registered physician in vascular imaging.
• Graduate from the prestigious University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Medical School.
• Residency at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, one of the country’s leading residency programs.
• A former faculty member at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• Recipient of the “teacher of the year” award at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• Recipient of numerous awards, certifications, and laurels.

Any type of doctor can treat vein issues with the necessary levels of training, including hospitalists, general doctors, anesthesiologists, and dermatologists. In fact, aestheticians in medical spas also provide treatments for spider veins and other vein-related issues. However, you should only seek treatment from phlebologists — vein doctors specializing in medical treatments for vein disease.

Most other types of doctors address the cosmetic concerns without diagnosing the root cause of your vein problems. In fact, several phlebologists also make that same mistake — treating spider veins without sufficient investigation. You should only consult highly-skilled vein doctors that diagnose and treat the root cause of your vein issues.

You should definitely see a vein specialist if you have spider veins and varicose veins. Spider veins generally look like dense clusters of blood vessels on the skin’s surface. And varicose veins are bulging ropes of tangled, knotted, and twisted veins. Besides being uncomfortable and ugly, they’re also indicative of a dangerous underlying medical condition called venous insufficiency.

Other than spider veins and varicose veins, you should also consult a vein specialist if you have other signs and symptoms of vein disease. The earliest warning signs of vein disease include leg heaviness, frequent leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, leg swelling, and leg pain. The symptoms associated with vein disease usually worsen at the end of the day or after long periods of inactivity.

Walking is good for varicose veins because it improves blood circulation in your legs, thus relieving some of the discomfort caused by vein disease. However, walking only provides minor and temporary relief. The only way to achieve lasting relief from varicose veins is through medical intervention, i.e., minimally invasive vein treatments.

You might be getting varicose veins for numerous possible reasons. As you grow older, the risk of varicose veins increases because your vein valves weaken through normal wear-and-tear. Some people are genetically predisposed towards vein disease, especially if they have a family history of vein problems. You might also be getting varicose veins because of pregnancy, sudden hormonal changes, obesity, or other such factors. There isn’t a single conclusive reason for varicose veins — you can get them for a multitude of factors.

If you don’t treat varicose veins, blood will continue accumulating in your leg veins, leading to excessive vein wall dilation. The continued dilation of vein walls might eventually cause your varicose veins to burst, leading to profuse bleeding. Other long-term complications of untreated vein disease include skin disease, skin discoloration, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the leg veins).