Diagnostic Screening Exam for Venous Disease Diagnosis at VSA
Jeffrey Alpern, D.O. of VSA is one of a handful of surgeons worldwide to use laser ablation vascular surgery techniques and radio frequency treatment techniques for the treatment of varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency and venous stasis leg ulcers. Treatment begins with accurate diagnosis obtained during a comprehensive screening exam and ultrasound scan performed during the first appointment.
Whether you have residual problems after previous vein treatment, prominent twisted varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, difficulty walking or standing and/or your suffer exhaustion from restless legs at night, this screening exam can be the answer to your prayers.
What to Expect During your Screening Exam
Your venous screening exam will consist of a medical history, physical exam and venous ultrasound – all performed by Dr. Alpern himself. He will want to know your chief complaints and reason for seeking treatment. You will be asked to provide insurance and/or Medicare information prior to your screen in the event that venous disease is found to be present.
More About Your Venous Screening Exam at VSA
Your vein screening will include a medical history, physical exam and diagnostic ultrasound. When you leave your appointment, you will have an exact diagnosis and treatment plan. More about your screening exam includes:
Medical History:
You will be asked about:
- Symptoms such as spider veins, varicose veins, leg swelling, leg cramps, intolerance to walking and standing, restless legs, itchy legs, discolored and/or leathery skin on legs, or ulcers on legs that are slow to heal.
- History of leg trauma, phlebitis, DVT
- Presence of Intermittent Claudication
- Previous treatments for venous or arterial disease
- Other significant medical problems
- Life style factors including activity, occupation
- Medications
- Obstetric history
- Family history of vein problems
Physical Exam:
Dr. Alpern will inspect and evaluate your leg veins, leg skin and ulceration if present.
Venous Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan will be skillfully performed to detect exact venous pathology if present in your superficial and deep leg vein systems. With positive findings, an appropriate vein treatment plan will be determined and provided. If venous disease is not found and your interest is in aesthetic procedures, there will be no charge for your screening exam.
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Common Vein Treatment Questions
An underlying venous problem can lead to more serious problems such as blood clots, bleeding, skin pigmentation and ulcers. Relatively simple procedures can eliminate these conditions before they become catastrophic and life threatening events. Treatments for venous diseases are generally covered by health insurance plans and Medicare.
During your initial visit, all of the following are provided:
- Office consultation with physician
- Ultrasound screening
- Diagnosis and treatment plan
- Comfortable, relaxed environment
- Professional caring staff specializing in state-of-the-art vein treatment
- Awake but comfortable with local anesthesia
- No incisions or sutures (stitches)
- Minimal to no scarring
- All procedures done through a simple needle stick
- Most patients do not require pre-medication and can drive themselves to and from the procedure
- Little downtime – resume walking the same day
- Post operative discomfort managed through OTC pain medicine
Besides people with an obvious vein problem (bulging veins), the following symptoms may be related to underlying venous disease:
- Painful and Tender legs
- Restless legs
- Itchy legs
- Swollen legs
- Strange sensations on the legs
- Leathery skin on the legs
- Skin discoloration on the legs
- Leg ulcers
When your venous screening exam reveals the presence of venous disease, we accept most insurance coverages including Medicare.
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State-of-the-Art Vein Treatment
You are one step away from the most effective, technologically advanced procedures for the safe and virtually painless treatment of spider veins, varicose veins, venous leg ulcers and chronic venous insufficiency. These state-of-the-art aesthetic and medical procedures are fast, comfortable, without side effects, associated with a rapid recovery, and performed in the office while you remain awake. Procedures for the treatment of venous disease are generally covered by insurance and Medicare.
Contact Vein Specialists of Arizona (VSA)
- Address: 9515 W. Camelback Rd., Suite 108
Phoenix, AZ 85037
- Phone: (623) 428-0068
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