A Manhattan Vein Specialist Explains How To Seek The Care of A Vein Doctor

If you are reading this article, chances are you either have varicose veins or your primary physician has noticed other symptoms of vein disease such as swollen legs and ankles, and has suggested that you see a vein specialist. Saying this does not involve any psychic skills on my part – these are just the two most common reasons that anyone seeks vein treatment in NYC.

But now comes the hard part – how do you find the best Manhattan vein specialist, and how do you take advantage of their expertise to receive the best vein care?

First, look for qualifications, training, experience, and certifications

There are many doctors these days calling themselves vein doctors, but without the specialized training it takes to be a good one. A good vein doctor should hold accreditations in cardiovascular and vascular medicine, and should have further specialization in interventional radiology – the use of ultrasound or other visualization technologies to see beneath the skin to diagnose vein disease and treat it using minimally-invasive endovenous methods. All of New York Cardiovascular Associates' doctors, physician assistants, and technical directors have the top levels of education, advanced training, certification, and experience you are looking for.

Second, and just as important, will you feel comfortable with the doctors?

Strangely enough, two of the most important criteria you should consider when choosing a vein doctor should be whether you like the doctors themselves, and whether you feel comfortable in their offices. NYCVA's doctors try to make the "patient experience" as comfortable as possible. Towards that end, our offices have been designed to contain all of the state-of-the-art equipment we need to treat your vein problems, so that you don't have to go to a lab for tests or to a hospital for treatment. At the same time, we've tried to make the facilities themselves more like a high-end spa than a doctor's office, so that you feel comfortable when you're here.

Third, think about your personal goals – what you want to achieve in your vein treatment

This is an important step. Before your first meeting with the vein doctor you have chosen, you should make a list of what you are seeking. Are you looking just to ease the achiness and heaviness in your legs caused by your varicose veins? That can often be achieved by conservative treatment such as the use of compression stockings. Or are you seeking to eliminate your varicose veins completely? That goal might inspire other questions for the doctor, such as the specific NYC varicose vein treatments offered, and what their respective pluses and minuses are. Because vein disease is affected by lifestyle choices, are you looking for advice on exercise, losing weight, or help with stopping smoking? All of these choices are important, and you should spend part of your first session with a doctor discussing them.

So how do you arrange for that first session with your new vein doctor?

Well, if you've selected our NYC vein treatment center, you simply pick up a telephone, dial 646-233-1838, and ask to schedule a venous health screening. In that first appointment, NYCVA doctors will ask about your health history and (because vein disease is hereditary) that of your family. They will perform painless and non-invasive tests that allow them to precisely determine the state of your vein health, and then they will sit down and discuss their findings with you, working to come up with the best treatment options to suit your lifestyle, your budget, and your personal goals. If this sounds like what you are seeking in a vein doctor, give us a call.

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A noted Manhattan vein specialist provides useful tips on how to best seek the care of a vein doctor.