Dr. Murbach is the medical director here at The Vein Centre, serving all of Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area. He specializes in the non-surgical in-office treatment of venous disease.

Dr. Murbach received his medical degree in 1973. He completed his residency requirements at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1978. Dr. Murbach performed his Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery residency at Emory University in 1980. Dr. Murbach completed his general surgery boards in 1979 and is currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He came to Clearwater to join Dr. Deal at Cardiac Surgical Associates the same year. He is also a member of the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

In 2005, Dr. Murbach underwent a double knee replacement which meant he could no longer stand through the lengthy Cardiac/Thoracic procedures he loved to perform. After much interest in venous disease and with new technologies available for treatment, it was evident how he would put his 30 years of experience in Cardiovascular Medicine to good use once again. Now he finds joy in restoring life to the legs of those in need just as he did previously for people’s hearts. His prior experience with catheters and lasers provided an instinctive knowledge of how to effectively perform these procedures. Now with his many years of experience with veins, Dr. Murbach is one of the most sought after surgeons in the Tampa Bay area for treating venous disease.

EndoVenous Laser Therapy for Varicose Veins
In addition to their unwanted appearance, Varicose Veins cause discomfort and pose health risks. At The Vein Centre, new advances in treatment offer patients choices and relief. The EndoVenous Laser Therapy we offer here at The Vein Centre eliminates the headaches associated with traditional surgery, such as considerable preparation, the risk of infection, a lengthy recovery period, as well as hospital expenses. This patient friendly, minimally invasive, non-surgical, highly successful treatment option for Varicose Veins is performed right here in our office. There is little to no recovery time. In fact, you will be up and walking as soon as the procedure is over – in less than 2 hours.

MicroPhlebectomy
Used for the veins too large to treat with other methods, MicroPhlebectomy involves removal of the abnormal vein through small incisions in the skin, about the size of a ball-point pen, through which the vein is removed with a special instrument. This is performed under local anesthesia, therefore the procedure is virtually painless. There is minimal to no scarring with this technique. Because the vein is removed in its entirety, the result is immediate, and recurrence unlikely.

Sclerotherapy
Used to treat smaller varicose veins and spider veins, sclerotherapy involves an injection of an FDA approved chemical into the vein that causes inflammation of the vein walls and causes the vein walls to stick to one another, collapsing the walls together. The veins close and fade from view, and eventually are absorbed by the body. The needle used is so thin, and the solution so mild, that discomfort is minimal. Small veins are effectively removed by sclerotherapy but veins will often reappear if the underlying causes, incompetent blood vessels, are not treated. 

Surface Laser Treatment
Used to diminish the appearance of spider veins and smaller broken capillaries, this new laser treatment technology offers an option for veins of the face and legs. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in your blood and collapses the vein. Although discomfort is mild, some form of cooling can be used to increase the patient’s comfort.
The duration and number of sessions will vary depending on the severity of the spider veins and their location. Many facial veins can be treated in one session; however, most areas on the leg require three to five treatments to ensure that all spider veins are treated. These treatments are spaced four to six weeks apart. Results can be seen almost immediately.