When patients present with varicose veins, we first perform a complete history and physical examination to determine associated risk factors and treatment options. While a patient may note only dilated veins on the lower leg, it is quite common that vein valve dysfunction originated higher in the leg at the groin. It is at this point where there is a very important "gatekeeper" valve.


The most effective and reliable method to determine both the precise cause of the varicose condition and best treatment is an ultrasound examination of the entire lower leg. A duplex scan (ultrasound) enables us to look at the roadmap of the vein as well as the direction of blood flow and valve function.


Our ICAVL (The Intersocietal Commission For The Accreditation Of Vascular Laboratories. Click here to visit the website) accredited lab is very experienced in examining a wide variety of varicose vein problems and give highly reliable results so that we can offer the precise treatment each patient needs. The test is painless and uses a gel on the skin to allow imaging of the veins deeper in the tissues.