Six Things to Look for When You Choose a Spider Vein Clinic in NYC: Advice from a Top Vein Doctor.
1. Your spider vein doctor is certified in minimally invasive vein treatment
A vein specialistΒ may be from one of several different specialities – surgery, anesthesiology, or even internal medicine Β To check credentials, you should look for specific training in vein medicine. If your vein doctor has received a certified diplomate from the American Board of venous and lymphatic medicine, it shows that they have adequate training in diagnosing different vein conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins, and skill in the latest forms of minimally invasive treatment.
2. The spider vein clinic has a certification of excellence
A top quality vein center would usually have a certificate of excellence that is obtained through a rigorous review process of quality, safety and performance. The Vein Treatment Clinic, for instance, has a dual certification in both vascular medicine and vascular imaging by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
3. The preferred treatment choice for spider veins is sclerotherapy
Experts around the world attest that sclerotherapy is the most effective treatment for spider vein removal. This is a procedure which involves injecting medicated solution directly into your spider veins, using tiny needles. The solution causes the veins to scar, seal off and eventually disappear; a single session offers permanent results. However, sclerotherapy isn’t the first choice of treatment at some vein centers, because it is an extremely technique sensitive procedure and needs a trained vein specialist with skill and expertise. You may therefore be offered an alternative procedure such as noninvasive laser light treatment. While it works, it is much less effective, and you may need three to four treatments to achieve equivalent results. Laser light should only be preferred for spider veins on the face, or other delicate areas.
4. The vein clinic can treat more than just spider veins
A major cause of spider veins is chronic venous insufficiency (CVS), which affects larger veins of the leg, called the saphenous veins. If you do have CVS, you need to treat your saphenous vein a first, or else you may end up getting new spider veins, making your treatment ineffective. Most top vein centers evaluate your leg veins thoroughly, even if your main concern is just spider veins. You would want to choose a vein clinic that offers advanced minimally invasive treatment for spider veins. While radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser ablation are popular options, the latest technique – VenaSeal – offers Β reduced recovery times, and eliminates the need for compression stockings after the procedure.
5. There is a team of board certified physicians with different areas of expertise
When you visit a vein clinic that has a team of vein specialists as opposed to one single doctor, you get the benefit of multiple opinions. Doctors in a single clinic tend to discuss treatments with one another, and you can rest assured that your treatment plan has been better and approved by multiple doctors. Doctors who come from diverse backgrounds also lend their expertise to each other.
6. The results that the vein clinic offers is in line with your expectations
A top varicose vein treatment center always displays the results they achieve. Β Look for before/after pictures on the website of the vein clinic, and see if this is in line with the expectations you have in mind.Β
7. The vein clinic has consistently great reviews
How do you gauge the efficiency of the staff, the warmth of your vein doctor, or how comfortable you will be throughout your treatment experience? There is one simple way – look at patient testimonials. While testimonials on the vein clinics own website may be useful, look at third party sites, like RealSelf or Google reviews for an unbiased opinion.
8. The vein clinic accepts your insurance carrier
You may have found the perfect vein clinic to treat your varicose and spider veins. But if they don’t accept your insurance carrier, you can end up spending a bundle. Chose a vein clinic who is upfront about the carriers they accept, and transparent about out of pocket costs right from the beginning. At the Vein Treatment Clinic, we verify your insurance coverage even before your first appointment – at no cost to you.
Vein Treatment Clinic: Offering state of the art spider vein treatment in NYC.Β
If finding a vein center that meets all the above criteria is exhaustive, simply book an appointment at The Vein Treatment Clinic. All our vein specialists are board certified physicians with several years of experience in treating complex vein conditions.
Our flagship locationΒ in NYC is located very close to the Empire State Building, and is just a short walk away from Bryant Park. We are easily accessible from several subway lines, and are very close to the Grand Central Station. If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our vein specialists, you can book an appointment online, or call 646-699-3858.
To learn more about our accredited vein centers, please visit www.veintreatmentclinic.com. Our spider and varicose vein treatment clinics are certified by the IAC as vascular imaging centers and vein treatment centers of excellence. We have local affiliates in New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Texas and California, all of which are held to the highest standards of patient-centered, compassionate, care. We offer the latest technology at every location, and our harvard-trained medical directors lead a collaborative effort to ensure the best outcome for every patient we meet.
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Scheduling a consultation with one of our vein treatment experts is one of the best ways to determine the proper resolution for your varicose veins. The treatments can include sclerotherapy, laser or radiofrequency ablation, a medication called Varithena, or procedures such as Venaseal, or Clarivein.
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