The Fitzgibbons Vein Center A leading downtown Los Angeles vein center
If you are among the over 80 million Americans suffering from vein problems, including spider veins and varicose veins, Dr. Terrence Fitzgibbons and the expert staff at his leading Los Angeles vein center can help you get rid of veins – just as they have been doing for Los Angeles area patients with varicose veins, spider veins and other vein problems for over 20 years.
Why Choose The Fitzgibbons Vein Center for vein treatment?
The reasons for choosing our downtown Los Angeles vein center are simple:
- Dr. Fitzgibbons is a vascular surgeon with over 20 years of vascular and vein treatment experience
- Our LA vein clinic offers a warm, caring environment where you will be personally cared for by our dedicated physician and staff.
- Dr. Fitzgibbons is board-certified in Phlebology (vein treatment), one of only 412 such physicians across the nation.
- Dr. Fitzgibbons has over 20 years of affiliation with the Los Angeles County – University of Southern California Medical Center
- As Chief of Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Fitzgibbons was named the 2006 Physician of the Year.
- This leading Los Angeles vein center uses the most state-of-the-art vein treatment techniques
- We accept most insurance plans, and many of our vein treatment procedures are covered.
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What causes varicose veins and spider veins?
In healthy veins, blood flows steadily through the veins up to the heart. With age, weight gain, pregnancy, physical stress or other changes to the body, some of the valves in the veins can weaken to the point where instead of propelling blood flow along, they allow pooling or reversal of blood flow. It is this pooling that creates the dark blue or purple discoloration as well as the bulges or knots visible in the legs where varicose veins occur.
Varicose veins are uncomfortable – and can also be indicative of more significant vascular problems affecting the heart and circulatory system. For all of those reasons, patients suffering from varicose veins should seek treatment immediately.
Spider veins, on the other hand, can appear in the arms or legs, or on the chest, face or head. They have a spider-web or “road-map-like” appearance. Though less unsightly and uncomfortable than varicose veins, spider veins also warrant immediate medical consultation.
Whether you suffer from varicose veins, spider veins or other kinds of vein problems, this leading LA vein center can help you. Call today for a free screening to begin the treatment process for your problem veins.
How do I know if I have problem veins?
All of the following are symptoms of varicose veins:
- Leg veins with a ropy, bulging or knotted appearance
- Dark blue or purple "bunched-up" veins visible near the surface of the skin
- Tired or heavy limbs
- "Restless leg" syndrome during sleep hours
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Burning, itching, throbbing or general discomfort in the legs
Unlike varicose veins, spider veins have few physical symptoms but are easy to spot because of their cobwebby or “road map-like” appearance. As one of Los Angeles’ leading vein doctors, Dr. Fitzgibbons and his staff at the Fitzgibbons Vein Center work with patients from throughout Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills and Pasadena to diagnose and treat varicose veins, spider veins or other vein irregularities.
Do you have these symptoms? If so, you might be suffering from varicose veins, spider veins, or other vascular problems such as venous reflux . Call the Fitzgibbons Vein Center today to schedule your free screening and learn about treatment options.
