As San Diego’s #1 top provider of varicose vein and vascular care, La Jolla Vein & Vascular is thrilled to announce being selected to be vein specialist providers for patients with Kaiser Permanente several months ago. Our physicians have passed rigorous credentialing by Kaiser Permanente and we now accept patients with Kaiser insurance. Please call […]
In San Diego County, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal is contracted with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) of San Diego County to provide Medi-Cal health benefits to […]
Does height play a role in developing varicose veins? Yes. We initially presented this information in 2018, after a study at Stanford University School of Medicine found a person’s height to be a significant risk factor for developing varicose veins. “We not only found an association between height and varicose veins, but the genetic studies […]
How to earn vein center accreditation by IAC in 2022
More than one half of Americans age 50 and older are affected by varicose veins. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the leg veins no longer function, causing blood to pool in the legs. In some cases, this condition progresses to a more serious form […]
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 […]
Avanta IPA
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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