Understanding what vein specialists do?

Question: What should I expect when I have my legs evaluated by a vein specialist?

Answer: Over the past 20 years, the treatment of vein disease has grown into a special area of care that has revolutionized the approach and drastically improved the results of therapy. The fully trained vein specialist will first educate you as to the causes of your problem, the reasons to seek treatment, and your expected results. This is why your free consultation is very important.

The specialist should do a physical examination to document the extent of the problem and determine if you have any other condition that may need to be addressed. An ultrasound scan with mapping and measurements will be needed. This exam is best accomplished by the vein doctor and should be done in a standing position to optimize the accuracy of the measurements. Once the ultrasound is complete, the vein doctor can explain the full extent of therapy and how it relates to your specific case. This may include endovenous laser therapy, ablation by sclerotherapy, phlebectomy (a minor surgical procedure), or cosmetic sclerotherapy.