Tricare Insurance Varicose Veins
Many of our proud service members and their dependents suffer from varicose veins. Varicose veins are thick, bulging veins that often appear on the lower extremities. They often appear dark blue or purple in color and can cause pain, swelling, burning, throbbing, and aching sensations in the legs. Although anyone can develop varicose veins, people […]
Your Options for Varicose Vein Treatment
You may already know if you have varicose veins because you’ll be able to see them protruding from your legs. Not only that, but the varicose veins may even cause you pain as well. But even if you think you know the diagnosis, it is better to visit a doctor and have them give you […]
We Accept Molina Insurance for Vein Treatments
For most patients with Medi-Cal or Medicare managed by Molina, or a CoveredCA Molina plan, you are welcome to see Dr. Peter Mann in his beautiful office in La Jolla Village for comprehensive vascular care. Dr. Peter Mann is a respected cardiovascular surgeon with over thirty years of experience in treating both acute and chronic […]
COVID-19 Notice
The last month has been difficult for many of us. To protect the health of our staff and patients, we made the difficult decision to close our doors to non-urgent medical appointments in order to promote physical distancing in the community. For urgent appointments, we continue to be vigilant in our efforts to protect your […]
When Should You Seek Treatment for Your Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are inevitable with old age. One day you’ll wake up and see that your legs have enlarged varicose veins in them. Varicose veins are these huge purple or blue veins that run down all along your legs and feet. While varicose veins don’t pose a threat to your life, they can certainly make […]
How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost?
Sclerotherapy is a dynamic procedure; cost is often variable depending on the location and severity of the spider veins being treated. The presentation of your veins affects a variety of factors such as the amount of sclerosant medicine required, the amount of injections, and the amount of follow up treatments required. Each of these factors affect the […]
How to Deal with Vein Pain in Your Legs
The veins in our legs are responsible for pumping blood to the heart. From there, the arteries take this blood from the heart and transfer it to the muscles and organs of our bodies. Younger people typically don’t have any issues with this because of their age and the fact that they’re energetic and move […]
Leg Swelling & Leg Pain in Relation to Varicose Veins
As we age, it’s common to experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, and heaviness in their legs. You may even notice physical changes in your legs, such as the development of thick, ropy, bulging veins called varicose veins. These symptoms often have a similar cause: a condition called chronic venous insufficiency. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) […]
What to Expect After Your Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are large, bulging, and painful veins which typically form on the feet and legs. Although most varicose veins are harmless, they can cause symptoms such as pain, heaviness, throbbing, and pressure that decrease the patient’s quality of life. If left untreated, varicose veins can cause ulcers, blood clots, and bleeding when veins protruding […]
How Your Workout Can Lead to Varicose Veins
Although most people believe that jobs with a lot of standing can lead to varicose veins, that’s not the end to end all. People who have a family history of varicose veins, those who are obese, or sit all day long also run the risk of developing varicose veins. With this said, there are many […]