Looking for a Vein Doctor Near You?
Choosing the right vein doctor makes all the difference. Whether you’re dealing with varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling, or a vascular concern, you deserve a board-certified specialist who diagnoses the root cause — not just the surface symptoms. At Palisades Vein Center, our vein and vascular specialists have helped thousands of patients across New York and New Jersey treat everything from cosmetic spider veins to complex venous disease.
With six convenient locations and a fully accredited vascular lab, expert vein care is close to home — no trip into Manhattan required.
Why Patients Choose Us
- Board-certified vein & vascular specialists
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Accredited vascular lab for accurate diagnosis
- 6 locations across NY & NJ
- Most insurance accepted
- Free consultations
Meet Dr. Michael Schwartz
Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, MD, RPVI, FACS, is a board-certified vascular surgeon and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Vascular Surgery — an honor he has received consistently from 2018 through 2025. He leads the team at Palisades Vein Center, where he has helped patients across New York and New Jersey treat everything from cosmetic spider veins to complex venous disease.
Dr. Schwartz completed his surgical residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, and is board-certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He serves as Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at both Good Samaritan Hospital and Nyack Hospital.
Meet the full team on our About page.
Our Team of Vein & Vascular Specialists
Palisades Vein Center is staffed by an experienced team of board-certified vascular surgeons and vein care professionals. Click any provider to view their full credentials.
H. MICHAEL CHOI
MD, RPVI, FACS
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H. MICHAEL CHOIMD, RPVI, FACSCollege: State University of New York, Albany |
KURT R. WENGERTER
MD
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KURT R. WENGERTERCollege: Manhattan College |
SEAN P. WENGERTER
MD
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SEAN P. WENGERTERMDCollege: Brown University, BA History |
MATTHEW CARPINIELLO, M.D.
MD, RPVI, FACS
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MATTHEW CARPINIELLO, M.D.MD, RPVI, FACS |
CARRIE E. DRUM
RN, BSN, MEP-C
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CARRIE E. DRUMRN, BSN, MEP-CCollege: Manhattan College, New York, NY |
Every treatment plan is built on an accurate diagnosis in our accredited vascular lab and tailored to your individual needs. Read more about our team →
Why Choose Palisades Vein Center
Specialized Expertise
We’re a dedicated vein clinic — not a general med spa. Our specialists focus specifically on venous and vascular conditions, which means deeper expertise and better outcomes for your veins.
Accredited Vascular Lab
Accurate treatment starts with accurate diagnosis. Our accredited vascular lab uses non-invasive ultrasound to map your veins and identify the true source of the problem before any treatment begins.
Complete Range of Treatments
From sclerotherapy to radiofrequency ablation, Varithena, and VenaSeal, we offer every major vein treatment in-office — so your plan fits your veins, not the one procedure we happen to offer.
Our 6 Locations
Board-certified vein care across New York and New Jersey — find the office nearest you:
- White Plains, NY — serving Westchester County
- New City, NY — serving Rockland County
- Pomona, NY — serving Rockland County
- Goshen, NY — serving Orange County
- Fishkill, NY — laser vein removal & more, serving Dutchess County & the Hudson Valley
- Englewood, NJ — serving Bergen County
Conditions We Treat
Our vein and vascular specialists diagnose and treat the full range of venous conditions:
- Facial veins
- Hand veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency & leg swelling
Insurance & Coverage
Many vein treatments are covered by insurance when they’re medically necessary — for example, when varicose veins cause pain, swelling, heaviness, or skin changes confirmed by ultrasound. Purely cosmetic treatments, such as spider vein removal, are typically not covered. Our team will verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs clearly before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.
Vein Doctor FAQs
Varicose veins and other venous conditions are treated by vein specialists — often vascular surgeons or physicians with specialized training in venous disease. At Palisades Vein Center, our board-certified specialists focus specifically on diagnosing and treating vein conditions, using an accredited vascular lab to guide every treatment plan.
A vascular doctor specializes in conditions affecting the blood vessels — arteries and veins. For vein conditions specifically, that means diagnosing and treating problems like varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency, often using minimally invasive, in-office procedures rather than open surgery.
No referral is needed to schedule a consultation at Palisades Vein Center. You can book directly at any of our six locations across New York and New Jersey.
Consider seeing a vein specialist if you have bulging or rope-like veins, clusters of spider veins, or symptoms like leg aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, or skin changes. These can be signs of underlying venous insufficiency that’s best evaluated with a diagnostic ultrasound.
Yes. We offer free consultations so you can meet with a specialist, discuss your concerns, and learn about your options before making any decisions. If a diagnostic ultrasound is needed to evaluate for medically necessary treatment, our team will explain how that works and verify your insurance coverage.
Book Your Free Consultation Today
Ready to see a vein doctor you can trust? Schedule a free consultation with a board-certified specialist at Palisades Vein Center — with six convenient locations across New York and New Jersey.
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