Where can I get a Venous Reflux Exam?

I have a few visible varicose veins, and general heaviness. I think I may need a Venous Reflux Exam. Can they be performed at a general practitioner's office, or should I go to a vein specialist or a hospital?

Answers from doctors (11)


More About Doctor Desert Vein Institute

Published on May 11, 2018

You should go to a vein specialist. Most of the time it is done in their office.

Answered by Desert Vein Institute (View Profile)

You should go to a vein specialist. Most of the time it is done in their office.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 08, 2018

It would be better to seek a consultation with a board certified vascular trained surgeon and allow him/her to arrange the ultrasound examination. I am an ultrasound technologist also and perform my own exams. It allows me to see directly without relying on a report and also to use it as a teaching tool for my patients.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

It would be better to seek a consultation with a board certified vascular trained surgeon and allow him/her to arrange the ultrasound examination. I am an ultrasound technologist also and perform my own exams. It allows me to see directly without relying on a report and also to use it as a teaching tool for my patients.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

Published on May 08, 2018

You can get venous reflux examination on the request of your physician at any Vascular Lab, affiliated with a hospital or independent. Most vein specialists have vascular lab and perform venous reflux examinations.

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Answered by Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

You can get venous reflux examination on the request of your physician at any Vascular Lab, affiliated with a hospital or independent. Most vein specialists have vascular lab and perform venous reflux examinations.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 19, 2010

You should go to a vein specialist for multiple reasons-they are looking for not only DVT, but mainly reflux, the ultrasound for reflux is done in a specific way and not routinely by everyone and,most importantly, the vein specialist can formulate a treatment plan.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

You should go to a vein specialist for multiple reasons-they are looking for not only DVT, but mainly reflux, the ultrasound for reflux is done in a specific way and not routinely by everyone and,most importantly, the vein specialist can formulate a treatment plan.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Apr 09, 2010

I would recommend going to a vein specialist. Make sure that the ultrasound looking for reflux is performed while standing.

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Answered by Miller Vein

I would recommend going to a vein specialist. Make sure that the ultrasound looking for reflux is performed while standing.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2010

You need to see a vein specialist. Many ultrasound studies which are not done to the specifications of the vein specialist are done poorly with inadequate testing for venous reflux. Additionally, the clinical exam by a vein specialist is important to make appropriate recommendations to you. The ultrasound technologist in hospital usually just look at the deep veins and do not do the test while the patient is standing. If the test is not done with the patient standing superficial venous insufficiency will be missed and often the problems will be incorrectly diagnosed.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

You need to see a vein specialist. Many ultrasound studies which are not done to the specifications of the vein specialist are done poorly with inadequate testing for venous reflux. Additionally, the clinical exam by a vein specialist is important to make appropriate recommendations to you. The ultrasound technologist in hospital usually just look at the deep veins and do not do the test while the patient is standing. If the test is not done with the patient standing superficial venous insufficiency will be missed and often the problems will be incorrectly diagnosed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Mar 30, 2010

You need to see a vein specialist. Many ultrasound studies which are not done to the specifications of the vein specialist are done poorly with inadequate testing for venous reflux. Additionally, the clinical exam by a vein specialist is important to make appropriate recommendations to you.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

You need to see a vein specialist. Many ultrasound studies which are not done to the specifications of the vein specialist are done poorly with inadequate testing for venous reflux. Additionally, the clinical exam by a vein specialist is important to make appropriate recommendations to you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Mar 29, 2010

Since your concern is the presence of spiders and varicosities, would be ideal for you to have the test done by a vein specialist. He/She would be more focus on the diagnosis and will be able to tailor your treatment to your own situation.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Since your concern is the presence of spiders and varicosities, would be ideal for you to have the test done by a vein specialist. He/She would be more focus on the diagnosis and will be able to tailor your treatment to your own situation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Mar 29, 2010

They can be performed anywhere that utilizes ultrasound. But the test needs to be completed by someone with vascular experience that knows exactly what they are looking for. If you can go to a specialist you have a better chance of getting an accurate result.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

They can be performed anywhere that utilizes ultrasound. But the test needs to be completed by someone with vascular experience that knows exactly what they are looking for. If you can go to a specialist you have a better chance of getting an accurate result.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Mar 27, 2010

All CVD centers have duplex ultrasound which is needed to confirm reflux.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

All CVD centers have duplex ultrasound which is needed to confirm reflux.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 27, 2010

Have your vein specialist refer you to a location, most likely his/her office. In my opinion, the venous reflux exam is the most important test prior to treatment and the treating physician should have confidence in the way that exam was performed and reported. On many occasions, I am in the room reviewing the exam and asking the vascular ultrasound technologist to look for other sources of reflux based on the patient's symptoms and physical exam.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Have your vein specialist refer you to a location, most likely his/her office. In my opinion, the venous reflux exam is the most important test prior to treatment and the treating physician should have confidence in the way that exam was performed and reported. On many occasions, I am in the room reviewing the exam and asking the vascular ultrasound technologist to look for other sources of reflux based on the patient's symptoms and physical exam.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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