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La Jolla Vein Care Doctors Make History, First to Use Live Stream Teaching in San Diego

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, La Jolla Vein Care doctors were the first in the region to utilize a special type of live streaming technology to teach other physicians. Over a hundred physicians around the globe dialed in to watch Dr. Armin Foghi of La Jolla Vein Care perform endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedures using […]

La Jolla Vein Care Doctors Make History, First to Use Live Stream Teaching in San Diego2022-01-21T12:17:28-08:00

AVANTA IPA is the Newest Insurance Accepted for Vein Care

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We are pleased to announce that we accept AVANTA IPA healthcare insurance at La Jolla Vein Care. Now offering vein care services including evaluation and treatment of varicose veins, venous reflux disease, leg swelling, chronic venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and ultrasound imaging for […]

AVANTA IPA is the Newest Insurance Accepted for Vein Care2022-01-21T12:03:53-08:00

How We Support Veterans and Military

We provide vein care services for all veterans and active military. We provide treatment and diagnosis of varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis.

First off, on this 11th day of November, we honor all who have served and sacrifice. We greatly appreciate our military personnel. Being a military […]

How We Support Veterans and Military2021-11-11T08:49:52-08:00

New Chula Vista Location Now Open

World-class vein care is now available in your own backyard if you live in or near Chula Vista. La Jolla Vein Care has opened a convenient location to serve our San Diego patients who live near Chula Vista, National City, and other cities in the South bay. Our same team, including Dr. Lucas and vascular […]

New Chula Vista Location Now Open2021-09-18T17:55:19-07:00

Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins

Varicose veins and their underlying cause, venous reflux disease can cause a wide array of symptoms, including leg pain, swelling, aching, heaviness, restless legs, and nocturnal leg cramps.

If left untreated, superficial venous reflux disease can progress to cause skin changes and other complications.

Complications of untreated venous disease include:
1. Superficial Thrombophlebitis (STP)
A […]

Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins2021-06-14T20:00:18-07:00

How Laser Vein Ablation Works to Treat Varicose Veins

The VenaCure EVLT procedure is minimally-invasive and can be performed in a doctor’s office. It addresses both the cosmetic and medical issues associated with varicose veins.

A laser light emitted through a thin fiber inserted into the damaged vein delivers just a small amount of energy, causing the malfunctioning vein to close and seal shut.
Veins […]

How Laser Vein Ablation Works to Treat Varicose Veins2021-06-07T13:47:35-07:00

How Ultrasound Can Detect Hidden Dangers in Leg Veins

The Duplex Ultrasound examination allows us to visualize the blood vessels that are not visible to the naked eye, even blood vessels that are deep within the muscles. Ultrasound looks at deep and superficial veins in the legs to check for venous-valvular incompetence (the underlying condition that causes varicose veins). The ultrasound examination is […]

How Ultrasound Can Detect Hidden Dangers in Leg Veins2021-05-01T01:06:15-07:00

Vein Care’s Dr. Foghi Interviewed in San Diego Voyager

We would like to share with you our very own Dr. Armin Foghi’s interview in San Diego Voyager Magazine. Dr. Foghi discusses his career path, obstacles and what makes him happy. This read gives you a personal take on one of San Diego’s best vein specialists- dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. […]

Vein Care’s Dr. Foghi Interviewed in San Diego Voyager2021-04-28T00:28:48-07:00

Medi-Cal Coverage for Varicose Veins and Leg Ulcers in San Diego

Medi-Cal Coverage for Varicose Veins and Leg Ulcers in San Diego
La Jolla Vein Care is pleased to announce that we’ve recently enrolled with Medi-Cal. This means that more people in San Diego and Southern California have access to world-class vein treatments. Most patients with Medi-Cal can now be seen by our award-winning vein experts, have […]

Medi-Cal Coverage for Varicose Veins and Leg Ulcers in San Diego2021-04-25T00:47:37-07:00

Proudly Serving Veterans and Active Military for Vein Care Needs

Many veterans experience some form of venous disease in their live including leg pain, night cramps, Leg fatigue, Leg swelling, Skin discoloration, leg ulcers, and varicose veins. La Jolla Vein Care is proud to be partnered with Veterans Affairs to offer its vein treatment services to current and past members of the military and their […]

Proudly Serving Veterans and Active Military for Vein Care Needs2021-11-03T23:25:26-07:00
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