What is a Vein Specialist?

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What is a Vein Specialist?

When the venous system becomes incapable of doing its job effectively, that is when a vein specialist is at their best. A vein specialist is a medical provider whose main focus is the treatment and management of venous disease. Vascular medicine is composed of two different systems, arterial and venous. The arterial system is the blood pumped from the heart to the body. The venous system is the blood that is returned from the body back to the heart. The arterial system can develop blockages or plaque within the vessels; whereas the venous system becomes weak and the vessels lose the ability to effectively get the blood back to the heart.

Regardless of the reason for the vein insufficiency, there are in-office vein treatments available to improve your current situation, minimize symptoms, and restore your ability to perform your normal activities of daily living. It is important to choose a provider who is skilled in the specific field in which they practice. Although vein treatment is now minimally invasive, there are potential risks associated with incorrect or inexperienced care. A provider who has extensively studied, trained, and performed these interventions will be able to provide you with the best vein treatment options with minimal complications or risk.

For example, Dr. Jilanne Rose is a peripheral vascular specialist that has solely performed well over 10,000 peripheral vascular interventions and has spent well over 31,500 hours treating patients with vein and cardiovascular disease. Veins truly are our specialty as we focus all of our time on techniques relating only to the treatment of venous disease including varicose veins, spider veins, leg ulcers, DVT, lymphedema, vulvar varicosities, and other leg, foot, and ankle venous problems.

Over 30 million American men and women are affected by varicose veins, venous reflux disease, and Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Sadly, only 15% seek treatment for because they believe it is a cosmetic rather than a health problem or for fear of the treatments or they believe vein treatment cost is prohibitive. In fact, vein treatments have vastly improved over the past 5 - 10 years and most insurers will cover the treatment of varicose veins. So don’t put your vein health in the hands of just anyone — seek out a vein specialist to help with your concerns and questions.

Improve your Varicose Vein Treatment with Good Nutrition!

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Feb 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Improve your Varicose Vein Treatment with Good Nutrition!

You were concerned that your varicose veins might be a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency or other blood circulation problems beneath the surface, so you consulted your qualified vein specialist. Together, you decided on your best varicose vein treatment, and you are committed to doing all that has been prescribed for your aftercare. What you…

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What Lurks Beneath: Beware of Varicose Veins Symptoms

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Feb 26, 2017 | Comments Off on What Lurks Beneath: Beware of Varicose Veins Symptoms

Here is the thing: you could have varicose veins and not even realize it. While we associate the term varicose veins with the really obvious blue and twisty bulges that make our legs look like road maps, this is not always the case. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins—designed to prevent the…

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Buenas noticias si usted pregunta, "¿cubre el seguro el tratamiento de las venas varicosas?"

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Feb 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Buenas noticias si usted pregunta, "¿cubre el seguro el tratamiento de las venas varicosas?"

Usted podría estar pensando que sus varices son sólo un problema cosmético, pero podrían ser una señal de que su salud vascular está comprometido. Si ese es el caso, y si usted está sufriendo de insuficiencia venosa (CVI), es casi seguro que su proveedor de beneficios de salud cubrirá la mayoría si no todos los…

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Good News if you ask, “Does Insurance Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?”

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Feb 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Good News if you ask, “Does Insurance Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?”

You might be thinking that your varicose veins are just a cosmetic issue, but they could be a sign that your vascular health is compromised. If that is the case, and if you are suffering from venous insufficiency (CVI), it is almost certain that your health benefits provider will cover most if not all of the…

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Massage Varicose Veins? Be Careful!

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Jan 31, 2017 | Comments Off on Massage Varicose Veins? Be Careful!

Does massage help varicose veins? You might be thinking that massage is a great way to deal with the ache and pain of varicose veins. It seems like it would make sense. Massage therapy is great for improving muscle tone, blood circulation, general relaxation, and overall tissue health. All of these things are important for…

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8 Common Myths About Spider Veins

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Jan 25, 2017 | Comments Off on 8 Common Myths About Spider Veins

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to spider veins.  So we asked Jilanne Rose, DPN, ANP-C, a top Metro Phoenix Vein Specialist, to dispel some of the more frequent misconceptions surrounding the cause, risk factors, and treatment of this common vein condition.   Myth #1: Spider Veins are Only Cosmetic Many people…

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Jilanne Rose, ANP-C – Presenting at “Your Health Matters” Seminar

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Jan 25, 2017 | Comments Off on Jilanne Rose, ANP-C – Presenting at “Your Health Matters” Seminar

Jilanne Rose, ANP-C, and Clinical Director at the Advanced Vein Institute of Arizona has been asked to speak at the “Your Health Matters” Seminar on Thursday, January 26th at 10am. The seminar is being hosted by Generations Senior Living in Gilbert Arizona.

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Why Do Varicose Veins Hurt Most at Night?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Jan 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Why Do Varicose Veins Hurt Most at Night?
leg pain at night

If you think that your varicose veins hurt more at night, you are probably not imagining this. The reason why, in a word, is contrast. This might make more sense once it is explained…   Especially since the advent of electrical lights, it can be easy to forget that nighttime is for rest. As daylight…

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Want to Know Vein Treatment Success Rates? Just Ask.

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Jan 13, 2017 | Comments Off on Want to Know Vein Treatment Success Rates? Just Ask.

As a smart consumer and advocate for your own health, you have likely done your research about the variety of varicose vein treatments available, and you have probably noticed that vein procedure success rates are hard to find. Some try. There are statistics tucked into difficult-to-read research abstracts and surveys. Some reports contradict others. Others…

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Why Get a Second Opinion on Varicose Vein Treatment?

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | Jan 5, 2017 | Comments Off on Why Get a Second Opinion on Varicose Vein Treatment?

If you worry that getting a second opinion on your varicose vein treatment is rude or disrespectful—don’t! Any reputable health professional will tell you that consulting with more than one health specialist is a smart thing to do. Here are a few reasons why that is…     Ensuring a proper diagnosis will reduce anxiety…

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About Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP

Jason is the Practice Administrator and CEO of Advanced Vein Institute of Arizona. Mr. Babcock brings over 30 years of healthcare administration experience to the organization with a strong background in finance, business development, operational improvement and customer service to AVIA.