Endovenous Laser Ablation in New York, New York (NY)
Women and men looking for an effective, non-surgical treatment for varicose veins may want to consider endovenous laser ablation--an advanced vein therapy that is highly effective in most cases. Endovenous laser ablation is virtually pain free and can be performed on an outpatient basis in less than an hour. In this minimally invasive procedure, laser energy is used to seal faulty veins, resulting in a reduction or complete closure of the vein.
A trained professional administers endovenous laser ablation to patients in a doctor office setting as an outpatient procedure. Ultrasound imaging is used to map the veins of the legs, as well as to direct the insertion and placement of a laser fiber that is used to deliver the laser energy to targeted veins. Once the provider identifies the faulty veins, a local anesthetic is administered to ensure patient comfort prior to beginning the procedure. Recipients can return to most activities, except strenuous exercise, right after the procedure. Compression stockings should be worn for one week to ensure proper healing and a follow up visit will be scheduled approximately one week after the initial treatment.
Geographical location, practitioner fees and the number of veins to be treated influence the cost of receiving endovenous laser ablation. If the endovenous laser ablation procedure is considered medically necessary in order to alleviate the pain that is often associated with varicose veins, this treatment will likely be covered by medical insurance.
Contact our offce to learn more about endovenous laser ablation and to determine if this is the best option for you.
About Weill Cornell Vein Treatment Center
Weill Cornell Vascular’s Vein Care provides comprehensive minimally invasive care for patients with the full spectrum of vein related problems, including varicose and spider veins.
Weill Cornell Vascular was founded in 1998, and is consistently recognized as one of the leading vein care centers in the world. The practice is a part of the Weill Cornell Medical College, and their physicians are all full-time faculty in the college and at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.
The founder, Dr. Robert Min, developed the practice based on the premise that the best results for patients come from the use of cutting edge technology coupled with personalized care. State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment procedures are utilized in the appropriate combinations to get the best results while minimizing the side effects and downtime.
Endovenous laser ablation (also known as EVLT and ELA) of the saphenous vein was developed by Dr.Min and his colleagues in the late 1990s. As a result, Weill Cornell Vascular has the most experience in the world using this technique.
Drs. Neil Khilnani and Ronald Winokur, Dr. Min’s colleagues at Weill Cornell Vascular, remain committed to personalized care and are known for outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction. The consultation, diagnostic testing, treatments and follow-up visits are all performed by the same physician.
Unlike other medical school affiliated practices that heavily utilize assistants or colleagues to perform some of the procedures, the physicians at Weill Cornell Vascular take care of every aspect of your care.
The full-time Weill Cornell physicians are knowledgeable and care for a wide variety of venous conditions. Treatments for varicose and spider veins are performed at the 2315 Broadway office in specially designed treatment rooms. Patients who have pelvic venous insufficiency or congestion, varicoceles, iliac vein obstruction or occlusion, deep vein thrombosis as well as venous, lymphatic and arterial malformations are treated in our sophisticated suites at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Featured Specialist for Endovenous Laser Ablation in New York, NY
Weill Cornell Vein Treatment Center
Neil Khilnani, M.D.
Ronald S. Winokur, M.D
Lisa Amatangelo , M.D.
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