Who Treats Varicose Veins?

Many physicians have begun to offer varicose vein treatments. Unfortunately, most of these physicians have no experience in varicose veins treatments and are just pursuing this for the financial reward. We have noticed numerous patients seeking second opinions after being told they need vein surgery by their orthopedic surgeon, gynecologist, chiropractor and other unscrupulous specialty […]

Varicose Vein Treatment: Not Just for Good Looking Legs?

Palisades Vein Center- person sitting on the beach in a wooden beach chair

Varicose veins are very common in Western society and studies suggest that varicose veins and spider veins can affect an estimated 60% of the female population and 40% of the male population. Women tend to seek out treatment for varicose veins especially spider vein treatment more frequently than men. In the majority of cases, the initial […]

Vein Ablation? Let The Buyer Beware!

Palisades Vein Center- A doctor pointing out the varicose veins on a leg

Varicose veins are fairly common. In fact, they affect about 30 – 40 million Americans. Many people have no pain or cosmetic issues. However, in many patients, large varicose veins are uncomfortable or present unacceptable cosmetic concerns. In the past, patients would undergo a “vein stripping” procedure. Typically this procedure was performed in the hospital […]