Bethesda Varicose Vein Treatment Center
6410 Rockledge Drive
Suite 500
Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: 866-671-9824
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Frederick
Venous Reflux Exams in Bethesda, MD
Venous reflux exams may be ordered by a physician for patients who are experiencing painful varicose veins, or have symptoms including leg pain or aching, swollen legs or ankles and burning or itching in the legs. Screening to determine the source of venous reflux will be performed by non-invasive procedures such as a physical examination and complete Doppler ultrasound. This exam will identify valve damage, the direction of blood flow, and the velocity of blood flow in the leg so that your doctor can determine the best methods of treatment.
For the venous reflux exam, the patient will be asked to stand while a technician uses an ultrasound probe covered in gel to scan each leg. At the same time, a blood pressure cuff will be inflated at different points along the leg, causing venous blood to back up for a moment, then be quickly released, so the technician can obtain the needed information.
The ultrasound exam portion of the venous reflux exam will take 20 to 30 minutes per leg, with the length of the entire procedure depending on the whether the doctor recommends treatment on one or both legs. The cost of the venous reflux exam should be covered by the patient’s medical insurance, but will depend on their specific policy coverage.
About Capitol Vein & Laser Centers - Bethesda
Capitol Vein & Laser Center offers patients treatment with the latest in vein therapy at all three of their locations (Bethesda, MD Frederick MD and Charles Town, WV). The entire team, including Paul McNeill, MD, FACS and Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS, is devoted to integrating the latest in vein technology with their practice. Both board certified phlebologists (2 of only 4 in the entire state of Maryland) are very active on the national level teaching vein diagnosis and treatment. With years of medical experience working with patients that suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, the Capitol Vein & Laser Center team offers varicose veins sufferers the finest treatments available.
Drs. McNeill and Rosenberg have both hosted numerous symposia at their office teaching other physicians current management principles and nuances of a successful practice. They are both also involved with clinical research documenting the safest and most effective treatment options available.
What sets this practice apart from other in the area is the doctors’ commitment to the comprehensive and full treatment of their patients. Not only is the source of venous reflux resolved with VNUS Closure, but the residual varicose veins that may be painful or cosmetically undesirable are addressed. All care is rendered by the physicians, who are very closely involved with patient care from the moment the evaluation begins. Patients have outstanding results and are quite willing to refer friends and family members for care to this fine practice.