EVLT in New York, New York (NY)
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a non surgical, non scarring varicose vein treatment alternative that does not require general anesthesia or hospitalization, takes less than an hour to perform and provides immediate relief with little to no pain during the procedure. Laser energy is used to target and seal problem veins, which reduces or completely closes the vein, improving appearance and reducing pain and discomfort.
A trained provider will use ultrasound imaging technology to map the veins in your legs and identify problem veins. Using a local anesthetic, the technician inserts the a thin laser fiber directly into the venous system. The ultrasound is used to guide the laser fiber into position and the energy then infiltrates the target area. This procedure generally takes less than one hour and is performed on an outpatient basis. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after receiving EVLT and will need to wear compression stockings for one week after the procedure. A follow-up visit is required approximately one week after treatment to assess progress and determine if touch-ups are needed.
The cost of endovenous laser treatment will depend on your geographical location, the number of veins and treatment areas to be included and your EVLT providers individual fees. In some cases, this procedure may be covered by medical insurance when required for the relief of painful symptoms often associated with varicose veins.
To find out more about endovenous laser treatment EVLT and to determine if this is the right vein treatment option for you, contact a vein specialist in your area to discuss your options.
About Weill Cornell Vein Treatment Center
Weill Cornell Vascular’s Vein Care provides comprehensive minimally invasive care for patients with the full spectrum of vein related problems, including varicose and spider veins.
Weill Cornell Vascular was founded in 1998, and is consistently recognized as one of the leading vein care centers in the world. The practice is a part of the Weill Cornell Medical College, and their physicians are all full-time faculty in the college and at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.
The founder, Dr. Robert Min, developed the practice based on the premise that the best results for patients come from the use of cutting edge technology coupled with personalized care. State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment procedures are utilized in the appropriate combinations to get the best results while minimizing the side effects and downtime.
Endovenous laser ablation (also known as EVLT and ELA) of the saphenous vein was developed by Dr.Min and his colleagues in the late 1990s. As a result, Weill Cornell Vascular has the most experience in the world using this technique.
Drs. Neil Khilnani and Ronald Winokur, Dr. Min’s colleagues at Weill Cornell Vascular, remain committed to personalized care and are known for outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction. The consultation, diagnostic testing, treatments and follow-up visits are all performed by the same physician.
Unlike other medical school affiliated practices that heavily utilize assistants or colleagues to perform some of the procedures, the physicians at Weill Cornell Vascular take care of every aspect of your care.
The full-time Weill Cornell physicians are knowledgeable and care for a wide variety of venous conditions. Treatments for varicose and spider veins are performed at the 2315 Broadway office in specially designed treatment rooms. Patients who have pelvic venous insufficiency or congestion, varicoceles, iliac vein obstruction or occlusion, deep vein thrombosis as well as venous, lymphatic and arterial malformations are treated in our sophisticated suites at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Featured Specialist for EVLT in New York, NY
Weill Cornell Vein Treatment Center
Neil Khilnani, M.D.
Ronald S. Winokur, M.D
Lisa Amatangelo , M.D.
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