Dr. Hyde: San Francisco's Varicose Vein Doctor

If you are residing somewhere in the San Francisco area and are searching for a vein specialist to treat your symptomatic varicose veins, you’ve found the right place.  Elite Vein Specialists in San Francisco specializes in a variety of vein treatments including procedures like non-invasive varicose vein.  The physicians at all Elite Vein locations are board certified and have combined, performed over 20,000 varicose vein procedures.  Done in a comfortable office setting, the patients are treated well with the most advanced technology.  Dr. Nicholas Hyde is a Yale-trained, Board Certified Vein specialists in the East Bay area of Northern California that heads the vein treatment care.  Other Elite Vein Specialists locations include Walnut Creek, Oakland, Concord, Pleasant Hill and Orinda. 

What are Varicose Veins? 
Varicose veins are characterized as bluish or purple enlarged veins that may appear to bulge and wind beneath the skin.  People that have this condition may feel completely pain free for some, but it can become progressively worse, causing painful symptoms.  Pain may become worse after sitting or standing for long periods of time. This may include throbbing and cramping in the legs which can eventually, lead to ulcers that can form on the ankles and legs.  If you’re not in a painful condition, there’s a big chance that it may simply be a cosmetic concern that you’d like to improve.  In Elite Vein Specialists, certified physicians will discuss the different treatment options which are right for you.

What Influences the Development of Varicose Veins? 
Varicose veins can occur anywhere on the body but most likely in the legs and thighs. When weakened valves in the legs are no longer able to pump blood back to the upper body and heart, the tendency is, the blood gather in the large veins of the lower body, thus, creating visible enlarged veins. This condition is common to men and women as they age. Also, because of the drastic change in hormone levels, varicose veins are likely to occur to pregnant women as well as those who are using oral contraceptives. 

Vein Treatment Offerings at Elite Vein Specialists
The importance of modern equipment is what Elite Vein Specialists, in San Francisco offers for several vein treatments. We provide our patients the new fourth generation Sciton endovenous laser, which provides a gentler, non-surgical alternative to surgical vein stripping. This technique boasts a success rate of more than 98% following the first session and requires no downtime. Access to cutting-edge equipment, like Duplex Color-flow ultrasound and Veinlites, will provide the physician with the tools necessary to properly diagnose your vein disease. Modern equipment can also help vein specialists discern the appropriate course of treatment, and whether or not you are a candidate for certain vein treatment procedures. It is also beneficial if the clinic has, or is associated with, a certified vascular ultrasound technologist to assist with workups and treatments.
Excellent vein specialists will be able to formulate a custom treatment plan for your vein disease; they will not just push you to accept the most expensive treatment. An experienced physician will evaluate your condition based on your medical history, ultrasound exams, and other diagnostic tests. If a doctor tells you that you are a candidate for endovenous laser ablation over the phone, without evaluating your health or conducting tests, this should be an immediate red flag.