How to Choose a Vein Doctor
Whether it’s for a medical or a cosmetic procedure, the physician you choose is an important decision. Here are some considerations for making your choice:
Do you feel comfortable with the doctor and the facility?
You need to feel comfortable with your provider-do you like and trust the doctor? Is the practice state of the art and welcoming? Do you feel that the doctor is experienced and conservative, does the provider cover the risks with you and manage your expectations on your expected outcome?
Does the doctor specialize in vein medicine?
You will want someone who does this procedure or treatment all of the time, and has done it for many years.
Is the doctor certified?
Any doctor can perform vein procedures. However, it is best to trust your legs to one that has an additional rigorous training and certification. Visit the website for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine to find out which doctors have passed their certification exam: https://www.abvlm.org/find_a_physician.asp