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New Varicose Vein Treatment Brings Results

JoshB Varithena

Dr. Jones Successfully Treats Previously Unresolved Vein Condition Joshua B.: This success story from Michigan Vein Care Specialists exemplifies the importance of selecting a dedicated and knowledgeable Phlebologist. Before receiving treatment from Dr. Jones, Josh had multiple prior treatments by… READ MORE

Won’t I need these veins?

Dr. Suzanne Jones

Have you talked to a friend or searched online about various treatments for your varicose or spider veins? Were you left with more questions than answers? Do you want to get treatment but the concept of removing veins concerns you?… READ MORE

Are you wearing hand-me-down veins?

Heredity and Varicose Veins

Like complexion, eye color, the shape of the face, and so many other traits, varicose veins can be hereditary. A frequently cited figure suggests about half of those over age 50 in the U.S. suffer from varicose or spider veins…. READ MORE

Deep Vein Thrombosis Infographic

Download the Deep Vein Thrombosis Infographic Here Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein. According to the CDC, DVT affects about 300,000 to 600,000 people each year. If left untreated, it can… READ MORE

Deep Vein Thrombosis Quiz

Take the Quiz

March is the National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. To help spread the word about this silent and potentially life threating condition Michigan Vein Care Specialists have created this Deep Vein Thrombosis Quiz. Please take this quiz to test your… READ MORE

Winter: Best Time to Get Summer Legs

Winter Best Time for Summer Legs

Summer can seem like it’s ages away when the cold winds of winter are blowing in Michigan. Don’t lose heart! Spring is officially just 45 days away, and winter is a great time to get varicose veins and spider veins… READ MORE

American College of Phlebology Clinical Congress Highlights

ACP-2014

Dr. Suzanne Jones shares highlights from the American College of Phlebology Clinical Congress 2014. Opened with an address from the ACP outgoing president, Mel Rosenblatt, highlighting the Phlebology year in review. 2014 has been an exciting year for progress in… READ MORE

Listen To Your Legs: They Could Be Telling You Something Important about Venous Insufficiency

Listen to Your Legs

Our lives are busy. There are so many things competing for our time and attention that it can be easy to overlook minor leg cramps, swelling, or even skin discoloration.  Maybe you feel throbbing, pulling, creeping, or other unpleasant sensations… READ MORE

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

Medical Ultrasound

During October the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) has been celebrating Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month to increase the public’s knowledge about this diagnostic tool. Why Does MVCS Use Vascular Ultrasound? Approximately 90% of people with varicose veins visible on the… READ MORE

The Connection between Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

Carrying and giving birth to a baby is a wonderful experience for many women. Unfortunately, many of the things that come along with that experience are not so wonderful. Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Varicose veins are often one of those… READ MORE