Varicose Vein Care
Learn about varicose veins and the treatment approaches your physician may discuss with you.
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Vein Treatment Services | New Orleans, LA
Understand your treatment options. Explore the care available at Gitter Vein Institute, how treatment is planned, and what to know about payment.
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Whether you are seeking care for varicose veins, a venous ulcer, bleeding veins, or visible spider veins, understanding your options is the first step.
Your consultation and diagnostic evaluation help your physician develop a treatment plan for your needs. Medical vein care and optional cosmetic treatments have different goals and payment considerations.
Use the links below to learn about individual treatments, or discuss your concerns with our team.
Learn about varicose veins and the treatment approaches your physician may discuss with you.
Explore varicose vein care →Understand an in-office treatment used to address reflux in affected veins.
Learn about radiofrequency ablation →Explore sclerotherapy injections and Vein Gogh for small visible veins.
Explore spider vein treatment →Learn about treatment options for small visible blood vessels on the face.
Explore facial vein care →Learn about May-Thurner syndrome, venography, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and iliac vein stenting.
Explore deep vein care →Care for venous insufficiency may be planned in stages. Your physician will explain which stages apply to you; not every patient needs every treatment.
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Radiofrequency ablation treats saphenous veins with reflux identified during your diagnostic ultrasound and consultation. This stage addresses a main source of abnormal vein pressure.
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Varithena or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy can treat branch vessels or sections that cannot be treated with radiofrequency ablation.
This stage is determined at the completion ultrasound after the first treatment plan is finished.
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Cosmetic spider vein sclerotherapy addresses spider and reticular veins. This stage is optional and cosmetic.
Insurance does not cover cosmetic spider vein treatment.
We accept almost all major insurance companies. Please call your insurance provider to confirm varicose vein coverage and in network coverage.
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
Coverage for varicose vein, venous ulcer, and bleeding vein treatment depends on your plan and recommended care. Patients are responsible for deductibles, co-pays, and remaining balances after insurance reimbursement.
Confirm your specific plan and benefits with our office and insurer before treatment. Cosmetic spider vein treatment is not covered by insurance.
No. The staged approach describes how care may progress when multiple types of veins need treatment. Your findings and follow-up evaluation determine what is recommended. Cosmetic treatment is optional.
The plan for Varithena or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy is determined at your completion ultrasound after the first stage is finished. Your physician will review the findings and discuss any recommended next steps.
Medical vein care may be eligible for insurance benefits, depending on your plan and the recommended treatment. Deductibles, co-pays, and other balances remain your responsibility. Cosmetic spider vein treatment is optional and is not covered by insurance.
Use our contact form to request an appointment and share your questions with the team. You can also call 504-833-0111.
Discuss your concerns, learn about the recommended evaluation, and review the treatment and payment options that fit your care.
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