Your vein doctor should provide modern vein treatments with vein ablation, sclerotherapy, and VenaSeal. These new vein treatments are more effective without the hassles of surgery. Minimally-invasive vein treatment means no sutures, no downtime and are virtually pain-free.

While vein treatments have become more simple, there is still an absolute need for experienced vein specialists who have training in vascular medicine. A vein doctor should be questioned about how they started in vein medicine and where they received their training? Formal venous training can only be accomplished during a residency in vascular surgery, cardiology or interventional radiology. During this period, resident physicians obtain the necessary experience to provide vascular treatments. Board-certification will identify physicians who have completed a specialty training program and met the state requirements to practice independently.

Your dermatologist or local med spa may offer spider vein treatment, however it is likely limited to sclerotherapy or laser vein removal. While these can be effective treatments for cosmetic spider veins, they rarely address the underlying problem. The end result is recurrent spider veins and symptoms of vein disease.

A vein doctor is someone who can address not only the surface issues, but also help you understand and treat the root cause of your spider and varicose veins. Treating the underlying condition is important not only for your health, but also delivers more pleasing outcomes.

A dedicated vein clinic will have an insurance specialist to work with you and your vein doctor. A good insurance team will handle all the necessary paperwork for obtaining prior authorization for medically necessary procedures. Vein disease is an important health concern and insurance coverage is available with most plans with proper documentation. Most importantly, your insurance specialists should provide you with price transparency, which means no hidden costs or surprise bills after treatment.