General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  I’m scheduled for endovenous laser treatment for a large varicose vein. My primary care doctor is against it. What should I do? The surgeon is an interventional radiologist who is specializing in vascular vein removal.
• Emergency Care
  I went to the Emergency Room 10 days ago. There’s a sizable bump in my vein. It’s not swelling. The area above the vein is extremely tender and hard. Google says it is a blood clot and states that I shouldn’t be worried. Aren’t blood clots dangerous? Could this develop into a varicose vein or something more severe?

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Varicose veins are the bulging veins that become more visible when a person stands or sits for prolonged periods of time. Treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Examination with Venous Duplex Ultrasound will identify your specific problem or problems to allow for optimal diagnosis and treatment.
• Radiology
  Although it may seem logical that doctors who undergo training would be in contact with patients, not all medical specialties emphasize patient care. Residencies such as pathology and radiology don’t involve actually taking care of patients. These specialists provide valuable services, by assisting the clinical doctor to better manage their patients, by reading X-rays or interpreting lab data, but are not trained in patient care. They don’t understand the concept of physician duty. They also don’t understand that when a patient makes an appointment to see a specialist that they intend to see the specialist. This is why they are likely to turn over evaluation and management of their patients to non-physicians such as physician’s assistants.
• X-Rays
• Interventional Radiology
  Serious complications from endovenous laser treatment are rare, but like with any surgery, complications can occur. When they occur, it is usually a result of inadequate risk assessment, or misdiagnosis. There is a reason why it takes 6-7 years to become a vascular surgeon. Interventional radiology training does not involve diagnosis or treatment of disease processes. Interventional radiologists are often apt to miss the big picture. For example, they recommend treatment of leg veins, when a patient’s legs are swollen secondary to heart failure.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Michael Bardwil earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, and completed his internship and residency training in General Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
• Wound Care
  Leg ulcers can be as confusing to patients as they are to many physicians, who don’t have experience in wound care, and who aren’t vascular surgeons. These wounds appear in the lower leg are the subject of all kinds of speculation by non surgeons, including what causes leg ulcers, why they return, and how they can be treated. In this article, we hope to provide the solid answers for those of you dealing with these sores. Let’s begin with what actually causes them.
• Vascular Surgery
  Treatment of veins is a highly specialized field in medicine. The specialists who treat veins are called vascular surgeons. Vascular surgery is the only specialty recognized by the American Board of Specialties, in which the treatment of venous insufficiency is part of the curriculum.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Patti graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing and has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. After spending several years in ICU and dialysis, she felt the need to impact patients’’ lives in a more proactive way, and went to the Esthetic Skin Institute in Fort Lauderdale for training in medical aesthetic modalities including laser hair removal, IPL, chemical peels, dermabrasian, and cosmetic enhancement through the art of botox and dermal filler implantation. She is the mother of two beautiful children, and she loves to cook while watching either football or classic movies.

Dermatologists

• Ulcer
  Over time, this increased pressure in the veins causes increased pressure in the leg as well. This increased pressure results in swelling, and as it progresses, the skin gets thicker and darker as well. Once it reaches this stage, patients are at risk for development of an open wound near the ankle, referred to as a venous stasis ulcer.
• Lesions
  It is relatively common for newborn children to experience some sort of Congenital Vascular Malformation. This is basically just some kind of abnormality in the veins, arteries, or lymphatic system. And nearly half of these occurrences are vein-related. Many of these conditions are temporary and are not anything the parents should worry about. One common version of this condition would be a birthmark, which is technically a form of congenital vein malformation. Although these conditions form during the pregnancy, sometimes they do not form visible symptoms immediately. It may take a while before you see a potential problem. Even though some of the most common occurrences aren’t a threat to your baby, there are instances where it could be a sign of a serious problem, especially deeper in the tissue. This is why you should ask your physician if you see any odd formations on the surface of your child’s skin. Even lesions or marks that aren’t life -threatening can still be a source of annoyance or even pain for your child. Some occurrences that show around the face or smaller limbs can impede your child’s movements, which could be another cause of discomfort.
• Chemical Peels
  At Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists, we offer minor cosmetic services so that you can look and feel your best. From injectibles to fillers, laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and more, we offer discounted cosmetic services to our patients. We utilize one of the most advanced lasers on the market for photo-facials, skin resurfacing, and skin tightening.
• Microdermabrasion