7 Qualities of the Best Vein Dr. in California
#1. Convenient vein centers in California
When looking for vein doctors, you must ensure that they’re associated with accessible and conveniently located vein centers. Minimally invasive vein treatments usually conclude within 30 to 60 minutes, making them extremely convenient. As such, you should find vein doctors associated with vein centers close to your home or place of work, so you can seek vein treatment without interrupting your daily schedule.
If you live in or around San Diego or San Jose, you should consult the vein doctors at our spider vein and varicose vein centers in California. We have extremely convenient offices in San Diego (5330 Carroll Canyon Rd Suite 140) and San Jose (2410 Samaritan Dr). They’re close to the Westfield UTC shopping center and the Santa Clara Medical Center, respectively. If you’re in the area, please book an appointment to discuss your vein treatment options.
#2. Flawless ratings and reviews
You must also consider the vein doctors’ ratings and reviews. Patients can leave unbiased reviews for their vein doctors and vein centers on Google, Facebook, and RealSelf. These platforms give you access to unvarnished and unfiltered reviews, so you can truly gauge the vein doctors’ skills and bedside manners. You should ideally look for vein doctors with 5-star ratings and reviews because that indicates a perfect track record.
Our vein doctors recently received this review: “Until I visited VIP Vein Clinic, I was told that my issue was cosmetic and it was treated as such, however, the spider veins would always come back, and I started developing varicose veins. After seeing the team at VIP Vein Clinic, I finally received a proper diagnosis and had an ablation done on both legs. The process was smooth and helped the condition enormously. I highly recommend this practice.”
#3. Residencies and fellowships
You should look for vein doctors who have trained at some of the country’s leading medical schools and institutions. They should have completed their residency programs and fellowships from reliable medical institutions in fields related to vein disease and minimally invasive vein treatments. This provides an assurance that you’re dealing with a highly-trained vein expert.
Our vein treatment centers in California are led by Dr. Billy Schoenfeld and Dr. Jasmine Koo.
- Dr. Schoenfeld completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego, followed by an advanced fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
- Dr. Koo completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology in Detroit Medical Center in 2014, followed by an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive procedures at the University of Texas Interventional Radiology Department.
#4. Board certification from the ABVLM
The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine is an organization that officially certifies and recognizes the country’s leading vein doctors. To get certified by the ABVLM, the vein doctor must complete their residencies, fellowships, and advanced training in minimally invasive vein treatments. They also have to undergo advanced examinations and stay abreast of the latest developments in vein care.
You should look for board-certified vein doctors because you can be guaranteed that they’re the world’s leading vein experts. Our spider vein and varicose vein treatment centers in California necessitate that our vein doctors undergo certification. Dr. Schoenfield is board-certified in critical care, anesthesiology, and venous medicine, so he’s one of the country’s finest vein experts.
#5. Vascular imaging specialization
You must look for vein doctors who specialize in vascular imaging and provide advanced ultrasound tests to diagnose chronic venous insufficiency. Vascular imaging tests involve using ultrasound energy to visualize the blood flow in your leg veins, which confirms the presence or absence of chronic venous insufficiency. Furthermore, vascular imaging also assists in providing extremely precise vein treatments without unnecessary side effects and complications.
Dr. Schoenfeld and Dr. Koo are registered physicians in vascular imaging, which means they have advanced training in ultrasound diagnosis and ultrasound-guided minimally invasive vein treatments. They always diagnose the root cause of your vein problems, thus providing comprehensive vein treatments that minimize the risk of recurrence. That’s how we maintain perfect track records and ratings.
#6. Minimally invasive vein treatments
In the past, varicose veins were treated using surgical procedures, such as vein ligation, venous bypass surgery, and vein stripping. These procedures had a high risk of complications and involved considerable downtime. Thanks to the advancement of minimally invasive vein treatments, we can now treat varicose veins and spider veins with safe, simple, in-office procedures that conclude within an hour with no downtime. That’s why you should only consult vein doctors specializing in minimally invasive vein treatments.
Our vein doctors specialize in the latest minimally invasive spider vein and varicose vein treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, venaseal, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory phlebectomy. These are extremely safe procedures that conclude within an hour with no downtime. Most of our patients seek vein treatments during their lunch break and resume work immediately after. We also follow up with our patients to ensure they have a smooth and safe recovery.
#7. Free insurance verification
Our vein doctors accept all major insurance plans, including Medicare. We also provide free insurance verification before your procedure — the insurance concierge will contact your insurance providers on your behalf to work out the terms and conditions. We actively help you minimize your out-of-pocket burden. If you’re about to book an appointment, we encourage you to request free insurance verification as well.
Book a Consultation
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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