VTC: The Best Varicose Vein Center in SD
Vein Treatment Clinic is often called the best varicose vein center in San Diego for several reasons — we have exceptional board-certified vein specialists, an accessible location in central San Diego, a streamlined and effective treatment process, and a perfect track record. But you don’t have to take our word for it; you can explore our 5-star ratings and patient testimonials yourself.
One of our patients recently shared:
“I highly recommend this to anyone having vein issues. I’ve received outstanding care and wonderful results! Dr. Kindelan is professional, gentle, caring and his technique goes above and beyond. The team he works with were all very welcoming and made me feel comfortable at every appointment. Thank you!”
— Amy Zobel, ★★★★★ Google Review
As mentioned previously, several factors contribute to our exceptional reputation, including our vein specialists, comprehensive varicose vein treatment process, and our convenient location. This article introduces you to our board-certified vein specialists, provides a detailed overview of our comprehensive care process, and shows you where you can find our vein center in San Diego.
The Best Board-Certified Vein Specialists in San Diego
Vein Treatment Clinic is led by highly experienced, board-certified vein specialists in San Diego — including Dr. Joshua Kindelan y Dr. Billy Schoenfeld.
Dr. Joshua Kindelan is a double board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with a unique background in both military and civilian medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, followed by a second residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwestern University Medical Center.
Dr. Kindelan served in the U.S. Navy, performing complex surgeries in hospitals, aboard ships, and in field settings. Today, he brings that precision and dedication to the field of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques to treat varicose and spider veins.
The Varicose Vein Treatment Process
Vein Treatment Clinic, San Diego, has a unique varicose vein treatment process that relies on comprehensive care. Instead of merely removing the visible spider veins, we investigate the root cause of your problems to provide long-term relief. In most cases, spider veins, varicose veins, leg pains, leg cramps, etc., are caused by underlying chronic venous insufficiency.
Until you address the underlying disease, the superficial symptoms will simply continue returning. As such, we provide a comprehensive care solution that starts with diagnosis and ends with recovery, and the entire process concludes within an hour. Most of our patients can slot the treatment into their work’s lunch break to avoid reshuffling a busy schedule.
Step 1: Diagnose the root cause of the vein problems.
The first step in the varicose vein treatment process is diagnosing the root cause of your vein problems. Our vein specialists examine your leg veins to determine if you have signs and symptoms of vein disease, such as restless leg syndrome, frequent leg cramps, throbbing leg veins, varicose veins, etc. We also administer vascular imaging tests to visualize the blood flow in your leg veins to identify the underlying vein problem.
Step 2. Treat the underlying diseased saphenous vein with minimally invasive procedures.
Our board-certified vein doctors curate your varicose vein treatment plan based on your diagnosis. If you have underlying venous insufficiency, they recommend radiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, or VenaSeal. If you don’t have underlying vein disease, or after the diseased saphenous vein is removed, they recommend sclerotherapy or ambulatory phlebectomy.
The primary vein treatment (radiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, and VenaSeal) involves delivering thermal energy, laser energy, or medical adhesives into the diseased saphenous vein to collapse or fuse its vein walls. Once the diseased vein is collapsed or removed, the accumulated blood flows to healthier veins, restoring smooth blood circulation to the heart.
The primary vein treatment is followed by sclerotherapy. The vein doctors inject a medicine called sclerosant into the spider veins to fuse their walls. The diseased spider veins turn into scar tissues that eventually get absorbed by the body and fade away from the skin’s surface.
Step 3: Recovery and aftercare plan.
Minimally invasive varicose vein treatments don’t involve downtime or extended recovery. As such, you can leave the vein clinic and resume your daily activities immediately. However, you’ll have to wear compression stockings for a few weeks and avoid strenuous workouts for a few days.
Schedule an Appointment at Our State-of-the-Art Vein Center
Our vein clinic is located at 5330 Carroll Canyon Rd, Suite 140, San Diego, CA 92121 — in the Sorrento Valley area, just east of the 805 Freeway and a short drive from La Jolla y Torrey Pines State Beach.
We offer personalized vein care, minimally invasive procedures, and insurance verification before your appointment.
Call us at +1 (858) 461-7886 or book your appointment online to get started.
