What is a Varicose Vein Specialist Called? And Other FAQs

A varicose vein specialist is officially known as a phlebologist. The term “phlebologist” comes from “phlebology,” which is the branch of science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of all vascular conditions, such as spider veins, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and restless leg syndrome. If you have any of the signs and symptoms of vein disease, you must contact vein doctors, vein specialists, vascular surgeons, or phlebologists.

Varicose vein specialists can come from all fields of medicine, including anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, and others. To qualify as a vein doctor, physicians must complete a few written tests and examinations, so the bar for entry into vein care is fairly low. Because of the low bar, numerous vein doctors only provide cosmetic treatments for vein problems and leave the underlying problem undiagnosed, leading to a high rate of recurrence.

If you have the signs and symptoms of vein disease, varicose veins, or spider veins, you must identify the best varicose vein specialists near your location. In order to find the best vein doctors, you must consider a few essential qualities and factors. Below, we describe the most important qualities to consider when looking for vein specialists in New York City.

Insurance coverage is generally available for most vein treatments. But only a handful of vein doctors actively help with insurance coverage. Most vein doctors and physicians say you can’t get insurance coverage for spider veins and varicose veins because they’re cosmetic problems. That’s simply not true. Most vein problems are caused by underlying vein disease, making them medically serious problems for which you can receive insurance coverage. You must find vein doctors who provide free insurance verification and actively help with coverage.

You need to see a vein specialist if you have any of the signs or symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency, the root cause of most vein problems. Venous insufficiency is a circulatory disorder wherein the collapse of vein valves leads to the accumulation of blood in leg veins. The continued accumulation of blood in leg veins eventually leads to dilated veins and the formation of spider veins and varicose veins. Some of the signs of vein disease are obvious, such as spider veins and varicose veins, but some of the other signs are less obvious.

The earliest signs and symptoms of vein disease are extremely benign, and they’re often misattributed to aging or exhaustion. In the initial stages, you may notice the following symptoms: leg heaviness, leg swelling, restless leg syndrome, frequent leg cramps, spider veins, and throbbing veins. These signs and symptoms of vein disease usually worsen at the end of the day or after long periods of sitting or standing still. If you notice these symptoms, please contact a vein doctor without delay.

If you don’t contact vein doctors at the earliest stages, you must eventually suffer from varicose veins and other complications. If varicose veins continue expanding and swelling, they might eventually burst and cause profuse bleeding, for which you must be taken to an emergency room. Other potential long-term complications of vein disease include leg swelling, leg ulcers, skin discoloration, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition wherein blood clots form inside your leg veins, leading to a high risk of a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.

The New York City Vein Treatment Center has a state-of-the-art office in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from the Empire State Building. If you notice any of the signs and symptoms mentioned above, please schedule an appointment with our vein doctors for a thorough diagnosis and treatment.