Meet the Best Vein Doc in Suffolk County

Dr. Saraf has an exceptional educational and training background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Neurophysiology from the University of Maryland (Honors)
• Master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University
• Medical degree from the University of Miami
• Training in General Surgery at Texas Medical Center
• Residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Specialized training in minimally invasive spider vein and varicose vein treatments
• Recipient of the Maryland Senatorial Scholarship and the University of Miami Academic Achievement Scholarship

Dr. Kamran Saraf currently sees patients at the spider vein and varicose vein treatment clinic at 481 W Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, which is on the border of Suffolk County and Nassau County. You can schedule an appointment online or call +1 631-212-1456.

The qualities to consider when looking for highly skilled vein specialists in Long Island

If you’re in Long Island, you can find our highly-skilled and experienced vein doctors on the south shore, north shore, or the Hamptons. We have state-of-the-art vein treatment clinics led by talented vascular surgeons in every part of Long Island, including Hampton Bays and Jericho. However, if you’re not in Long Island, you may need to consider several essential factors and qualities when looking for vein specialists and vascular surgeons. Below, we provide an overview of the qualities to consider when looking for vein doctors.

#1. Patient Testimonials

You must read the vein doctor’s patient testimonials and reviews. Patients can leave authentic and unbiased reviews for their vein doctors and vein clinics on Google, Facebook, and Real Self. You should ideally look for vein doctors with unanimous 5-star ratings and reviews, evidence of a perfect track record with excellent standards of vein care.

#2. Educational Background

You should look for vein doctors with stellar educational backgrounds. The vein doctor should have graduated from reliable medical schools, such as Harvard Medical School, and they should have completed their residency and fellowship training in relevant fields, such as ultrasound-guided minimally invasive vein treatments.

#3. Board Certification

You must look for spider vein and varicose vein doctors board-certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. To get board-certified, vein doctors must complete numerous challenging professional milestones, such as residency and fellowship programs, and they must stay abreast of the latest developments in vein care.

#4. Bedside Manners

You must find vein doctors with excellent bedside manners. The vascular surgeon should listen to your concerns, discuss your symptoms, and explain every step of the vein treatment process. If the vein doctor seems to be in a rush, you should ideally find other vein doctors who will give you the time and attention you deserve.

#5. Insurance Verification

Most spider vein and varicose vein treatments are covered by insurance plans, especially if you have chronic venous insufficiency. Your vein doctor must accept all major insurance plans, and they must provide free insurance verification. If your vein doctor doesn’t offer insurance verification, please find another vein treatment clinic.

#6. Minimally Invasive Treatments

You should only consider vein doctors and vascular surgeons specializing in minimally invasive spider vein and varicose vein treatments. That’s because minimally invasive procedures are safer, more effective, and more convenient than vascular surgery. If your vein doctor recommends vascular surgery, please seek a second opinion.

An overview of the complete minimally invasive spider vein and varicose vein treatment process:

• The vein doctor examines your leg veins, reviews your medical history, and discusses your symptoms during the initial consultation.
• The vein doctor administers an ultrasound scan, known as duplex ultrasound, to visualize the blood flow in your leg veins and diagnose chronic venous insufficiency.
• The vein doctor curates a personalized vein treatment plan according to your unique goals and requirements, involving the latest minimally invasive procedures.
• The vein doctor treats chronic venous insufficiency usingradiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, or venaseal.
• After the primary vein treatment, the vein specialist removes the superficial varicose veins and spider veins using ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy.
• The vein specialist provides aftercare guidelines, such as wearing compression stockings.
• You can resume your daily activities and work immediately after your vein treatment.