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.

Q&A: What Can A Venous Reflux Exam Tell Me?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: What Can A Venous Reflux Exam Tell Me?

Question: What can a venous reflux exam tell me? How does this treatment measure my veins effectiveness?

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Q&A: How long does varicose vein surgery take?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: How long does varicose vein surgery take?

Question: How long does the actual varicose vein surgery itself take and how much time should I expect for the recovery?

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Q & a: mejores maneras de juzgar las calificaciones de un médico para el tratamiento de las venas?

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | May 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Q & a: mejores maneras de juzgar las calificaciones de un médico para el tratamiento de las venas?

Pregunta: ¿Cuáles son las mejores maneras de juzgar las calificaciones de un médico para el tratamiento de las venas?  Mis venas están en forma horrible, y me dijeron recientemente que necesitaría 5 procedimientos diferentes de ablación y 6 citas de escleroterapia después. Tuve mi primer procedimiento VNUS por un médico de la vena en Gilbert…

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Q & a: mi tobillo sigue hinchado después de las inyecciones

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Q & a: mi tobillo sigue hinchado después de las inyecciones

Pregunta: tuve mis inyecciones (escleroterapia) hace 3 semanas (no en el Instituto de vena avanzada de Arizona). Mi tobillo todavía está terriblemente hinchado. He vuelto dos veces para una ecografía y ningún coágulo. ¿Cuánto dura la hinchazón normalmente?  Yo camino y no usar mis medias como se indica. Me está disuadiendo de continuar el tratamiento,…

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Q&A: Best Ways to Judge a Doctor’s Qualifications for Vein Treatment?

By Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP | May 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: Best Ways to Judge a Doctor’s Qualifications for Vein Treatment?

Question: What are the best ways to judge a doctor’s qualifications for vein treatment?  My veins are in horrible shape, and I was recently told that I would need 5 different ablation procedures and 6 Sclerotherapy appointments afterwards. I had my first VNUS procedure by a vein doctor in Gilbert on the greater saphenous vein, and…

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Q&A: My Ankle is Still Swollen After Injections

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: My Ankle is Still Swollen After Injections

Question: I had my injections (Sclerotherapy) done 3 weeks ago (not at Advanced Vein Institute of Arizona). My ankle is still terribly swollen. I’ve been back twice for an ultrasound and no clot. How long does the swelling normally last?  I walk and did wear my stockings as directed. It is deterring me from continuing treatment…

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Q & a: ¿se pueden tratar las venas normales?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 2, 2018 | Comments Off on Q & a: ¿se pueden tratar las venas normales?

Pregunta: ¿se pueden tratar las venas normales?  Así que tengo venas de color verde azulado muy largas en mi muñeca. Sé que hay normalidad pero odio cómo se ven. ¿Puedo tratarlo con escleroterapia? También tengo 2 largas venas verdes en mi pecho. ¡Ayuda! También tengo 15 años, ¿puedo pasar por la escleroterapia?

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Q&A: Can Normal Veins Be Treated?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | May 2, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: Can Normal Veins Be Treated?

Question: Can normal veins be treated?  So I have normal very long green bluish color veins in my wrist. I know there normal but I hate how they look. Can I treat it with sclerotherapy? I also have 2 long green veins in my chest. Help! Also I’m 15, can I go through sclerotherapy?

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Q & a: ¿qué se puede sugerir para disminuir la visibilidad de las varices?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Apr 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Q & a: ¿qué se puede sugerir para disminuir la visibilidad de las varices?

Pregunta: Tengo 50 años de edad; un soltero, y un maestro. En este momento tengo varices (aunque no son dolorosas) en mi pierna derecha. No estoy feliz de verlos. ¿Qué puede sugerir para disminuir su visibilidad?

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Q&A: What is “extensive vascular calcium deposits”?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Apr 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Q&A: What is “extensive vascular calcium deposits”?

Question: What is “extensive vascular calcium deposits” when shown on X-rays?

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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.