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Varicose veins are one of the most common-and often misunderstood-circulatory conditions affecting millions of Americans. They can be highly visible, appearing as bulging, rope-like veins on the legs, or they may remain hidden beneath the skin, causing symptoms that are easy to dismiss until they become more serious. At Medical Vein Clinic, we specialize in […]

By Dr. John Hogg, Founder of Medical Vein Clinic When patients visit Medical Vein Clinic™ in San Antonio, many are surprised to learn that the symptoms they’ve been struggling with for years are actually signs of venous insufficiency, commonly known as varicose veins. Symptoms of vein disease often develop gradually. You might experience: Many people […]

 And How Medical Vein Clinic Gave a Patient His Confidence Back For many patients, varicose veins develop slowly over time. But for one San Antonio man, a childhood accident led to years of visible, unsightly, vein problems. “When I was a kid, I wrecked my go-kart and crushed my calf. That left me with an […]

Compression Therapy: The First Line of Defense for Varicose Veins By Dr. John Hogg, Founder & CEO, Medical Vein Clinic When leg swelling, heaviness, or varicose veins appear, many patients assume surgery is their only solution. In reality, conservative treatments-especially compression therapy-often provide significant relief without invasive procedures. How Varicose Veins Develop Healthy veins rely […]

By Dr. John Hogg, Founder & CEO, Medical Vein Clinic Not long ago, treating varicose veins often meant undergoing highly invasive vein stripping surgery. Patients faced hours under general anesthesia and many months of recovery. Fortunately, treatments have greatly progressed. At Medical Vein Clinic, we provide our patients with minimally invasive, highly effective treatments that […]