Is the treatment of varicose veins a cosmetic cure or a medical procedure? This is a very common question. Most healthcare providers would agree that if a patient is having pain and is unable to perform his...

Many athletes, professionals and amateurs alike, experience some kind of leg pain at one time or another, whether from the mechanics of pounding movement on a hard surface, or keeping their legs in the same position for...

There are a lot of myths about vein, or venous, disease, and how to treat it. Rather than add to the confusion by repeating them here, I will list 15 facts to consider. Vein problems are among...

Sclerotherapy is one of the modern procedures used to treat spider veins and varicose veins. Before I address some common questions about sclerotherapy, first let’s briefly review why someone might need the procedure. Vein disease (also known...

Although it’s a common misconception that only women experience troublesome veins, the fact is, one in three people in the U.S. including men has some form of vein, or venous, disease. That breaks down to 55% of...

Second opinions perform a valuable function in the field of medicine. They can help eliminate medical errors and contribute to better patient care. In the field of vein health, second opinions are an essential part of effective...

Many people with vein disorders, such as varicose veins or venous ulcers, have never been to a phlebologist, or vein specialist. Proper treatment of insufficient veins starts with a consultation and complete evaluation. Every part of the...

The holiday season can be really tough on legs. Standing in long lines, flying on planes, and even sitting in mall traffic, can wreak havoc on your circulatory system. How so? Healthy veins have valves, which open...

Vein disease, also known as venous disease, is defined as the impairment of blood flow towards your heart. It includes, but is not limited to, varicose veins. While there are proven, minimally invasive treatments for vein insufficiency,...