Vein Center

At NYU Langone’s Vein Center, our vascular surgeons offer minimally invasive procedures to treat painful and unsightly varicose veins and spider veins, as well as deep venous conditions such as May–Thurner syndrome, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous ulcers, and pelvic congestion syndrome. Our goal is to improve your quality of life as well as provide an optimal cosmetic appearance.

Our surgeons perform more than 2,000 vein procedures each year, and most procedures take place at our Vein Center location. In 2014, our program was the first in New York City to be accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in recognition of our commitment to providing high-quality patient care, and we have remained accredited ever since.

Varicose and Spider Vein Treatments

We offer the full range of varicose vein treatments, including the following:

• thermal ablation using radiofrequency and laser heat to collapse the vein
• nonthermal ablation using specialized glue and foam to stop blood flow to the vein
• microphlebectomy, which uses very small incisions to remove varicose veins

After your initial varicose vein treatment, we offer sclerotherapy to remove any residual spider veins. A very small amount of a specialized solution is placed in the remaining vein, causing it to collapse and be reabsorbed by the body.

Treatment for Deep Venous Conditions

Procedures to treat deep venous conditions are performed at our dedicated Outpatient Vascular Surgery Center. We offer the most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment techniques, including intravascular ultrasound, which uses soundwaves to create images of affected veins, and balloon angioplasty and stenting to open up any compressed or closed veins. These treatments require only mild sedation, allowing for a rapid return to your everyday activities.

Our internationally renowned surgeons are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. We treat the full range of venous conditions, and are engaged in almost every national clinical trial into new treatments and therapies. Our goal is to make you feel better, improve your quality of life, and have you looking your best.