Your Visit

Welcome to our office!

What to Expect

During your first visit a comprehensive venous assessment will be done by a physician. This assessment includes a carefully focused venous history, with particular attention to your symptoms and concerns along with your past medical history.

You will then undergo a detailed venous physical exam mapping out the location and types of veins involved. Part of the examination is done using Doppler ultrasound imaging.  This helps assess the venous anatomy, vein valve function and direction of flow. The ultrasound examination will include the deep venous and superficial venous systems to determine if the veins are open and to localize any venous reflux.

Based on the findings from the history, physical exam and Doppler ultrasound (<-- shown here on the left) , an individualized treatment plan will be formulated and outlined to you. If this plan includes a procedure, such as endovenous laser therapy, this will be scheduled at the time of the initial appointment.

Conservative therapy may be recommended to include a medical grade compression stocking.  If so, our staff may measure you for a compression stocking, or a prescription will be given and you will be referred for a custom fitting. You will be given printed information about the therapy options and plan.

You will be advised that you may experience some mild discomfort during your procedure.  A prescription for EMLA cream can help reduce any discomfort you may experience.  The cream will be placed on your skin the day if the procedure. 

Pre-Visit Reminders

For Endovenous Laser Ablation

Please remember to bring your compression stocking and arrange for someone else to drive you home. You can start driving again the day after the procedure. The procedure will be explained to you, including the risks and benefits of the procedure, and you will be asked to sign an informed consent form.

After changing into disposable shorts we will get you in a comfortable position on the examination table. Your leg will be prepped for the procedure and the local anesthetic will be administered. After the treatment we will help you put on your compression stocking. You’re ready to walk out of the office!

In addition, please read these instructions (PDF document).

For Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Please remember to bring your compression stocking with you and arrange for someone to drive you home you can start driving again the next day. The procedure will be explained to you, including the risks and benefits of the procedure, and you will be asked to sign an informed consent form.

After changing in disposable shorts we will get you in a comfortable position on the examination table, your leg will be prepped for the procedure and the local anesthetic will be administered. After the treatment we will help you put on your compression stocking. You’re ready to go home.

In addition, please read these instructions (PDF document).

For Sclerotherapy

Please remember to bring your compression stocking with you (at your consultation we will provide you with a prescription for the compression stocking and a list of providers). The procedure will be explained to you, including the risks and benefits of the procedure, and you will be asked to sign an informed consent form.

After changing into disposable shorts we will get you in a comfortable position on the examination table. The sclerotherapy injections will be administered and afterwards one of the staff will help you to put on the compression stocking. You’re ready to go home!

In addition, please read these instructions (PDF).

Follow-up Visit

For endovenous laser and ambulatory phlebectomy procedures, follow up visits will be scheduled for the next day, one week and one month after the procedure(s).  For all other procedures, follow up visits will be scheduled for one week and one month after the procedure(s).

During the follow up, if necessary, another ultrasound examination will be done to make sure the treated vein(s) has (have) closed completely. At the same time we will check your healing process and answer any new questions that you may have.

Please make sure you wear your compression stocking for the full period advised by your physician. This is crucial for a successful outcome of your treatment.

Intake Form

Save time the day of your visit. Download this PDF form if you are visiting our New Britain office or this PDF form if you are visiting our Madison office. Then, complete the form and bring it with you on your first visit.

Insurance

Many insurance companies cover the treatment of vein disease that is associated with substantial pain and other complications. However, individual insurance companies may limit the types of therapy that are covered.

Most insurance companies require a certain period of conservative treatment, such as the use of medical-grade compression stockings, exercise and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This treatment can be effective in alleviating the debilitating symptoms caused by varicose veins.

If this treatment fails, then therapy such as endovenous laser and/or phlebectomy can be considered. As there are so many insurance plans with different criteria for payment, we invite you to discuss your coverage with our well-trained office staff.

Directions

New Britain, CT
From I-84:
Take exit 35, Route 72 East. Get off at Columbus Blvd, exit 8. Turn RIGHT at the exit light onto Lake Street, which becomes Cedar Street. The Vein Centers of Connecticut is on the left in a gray, two story house just after a turn in the road. Parking is available in the rear of our building.

From Route 9:
Take exit 28, Route 72 West. Get off at Corbin Ave, exit 7. Turn LEFT at the exit light and LEFT at the first light onto Route 72 East.  Get off at Columbus Blvd, exit 8. Turn RIGHT at the exit light onto Lake Street, which becomes Cedar Street. The Vein Centers of Connecticut is on the left in a gray, two story house just after a turn in the road. Parking is available in the rear of our building.

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Southington, CT
From I-84:
Take exit 31, Route 229 (turn right if you’re coming from Hartford, turn left if you’re coming from Waterbury).  Go .4 miles.  The Vein Centers of Connecticut will be on the right.

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Madison, CT
Our office is conveniently located only minutes from the I-95 and Boston Post Road in Madison Connecticut. We have a pleasant waiting room, 2 treatments rooms and restroom facilities. In our waiting room you can watch video tape material about our procedures. Parking is available right in front of the building.

From I-95:
Take exit 61, Route 79 (Durham Road).  Turn left (coming from the north) and right (coming from the south).  Follow route 79 toward Madison to the stoplight at the intersection with Route 1 (Boston Post Road).  Go straight through the intersection, as route 79 becomes Meigs Avenue.  The Vein Center is located straight ahead in Meigswood Office Condominiums, building #1, 1st floor.

From Route 1 (Boston Post Road):
At the stoplight intersection with route 79 (Durham Road) in the middle of downtown Madison, turn right if coming from Guilford or left if coming from Clinton, onto Samson Rock Drive. The Vein Centers of Connecticut is located straight ahead in Meigswood Office Condominiums, building #1, 1st floor.