What To Look For In A Vein Doctor

The treatment of vein disorders has changed dramatically in the last few years and is in permanent evolution. To be able to provide patients with the whole range of existing explorations and treatments and keep up with the latest techniques,a qualified specialist has to be fully dedicated to treating venous disorders.

The last American meeting of venous surgery in 2009 has defined some important criteria that should be fulfilled to be a top vein clinic.

The doctor:

• Is your doctor Board certified surgeon highly specialized in treating veins? YES
• Is he able to perform a complete Color Doppler scan? YES
• Is he able to establish a precise pre operative mapping? YES
• Is he able to check the results by color Doppler scan? YES
• Is he able to perform minimally invasive treatments? YES
• Is he familiar with various techniques of local anaesthesiae? YES
• Is he experienced in endovenous procedures? YES
• Is he experienced in endovenous laser treatment? YES
• Is he able to perform a complete surgical cure if needed? YES
• Is he doing himself the injections or laser treatment for spider veins? YES
• Does he use a special light system to identify the source of spider veins? YES
• Is he experienced in treating venous diseases? YES
• Is he member of The American College of Phlebology? YES

The Clinic:

• Is a high definition Colour Doppler scan available? YES
• Are all types of treatments available on the site? YES
• Is it a center exclusively designed for medical explorations and treatments? YES