Category: VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT

After reading my previous post on this topic, “Who is treating your veins?”, you now have a better understanding of the higher level of vascular expertise, experience, and formal training that is available from the vascular board certified physicians at Carolina Vein Care compared to physicians and non-physician providers at

My day-to-day medical practice is caring for patients with varicose veins and other vein disorders at Carolina Vein Care and Aesthetics in Greenville, an office-based specialty vein practice. As a board certified vascular surgeon, my practice over the last 27 years has included quite a bit of care of patients

Varicose veins don’t only affect women – up to 15% of all adult men also suffer from unhealthy leg veins. Varicose veins are large, bulging leg veins that are not only unsightly, but can also cause significant pain and even more severe medical problems like leg swelling and skin damage.

Millions of adults experience varicose veins at some point throughout their lifetime. Malfunctioning veins caused by venous disease can take place for a variety of reasons, including being overweight, the excess pressure of on the body due to pregnancy, or poor blood flow throughout the body. Genetics also play a role

As the number of vein centers has increased, we see more and more patients who have had treatment and are now coming to see us, because they weren’t pleased with their results.  Unsuspecting patients see an ad and make an appointment, thinking that they will see a  vein specialist.  They