GET A LEG UP

When health-related problems are discussed, it seems as though heart attacks, strokes and cancer receive the lion’s share of attention.

Yet, more than 80 million people in the United States have problems with their leg veins. Perhaps you experience swelling and discomfort in your legs. Or maybe unsightly varicose or spider veins have reared their ugly head, causing you grief and embarrassment.

Fortunately for residents of Central Florida and The Villages, Vascular Vein Centers has set the standard for vein and vascular care. Under the direction of Dr. Samuel Martin, the first fellowship-trained vascular surgeon in Central Florida, the practice offers the latest and most advanced techniques that produce excellent outcomes and results.

With nearly 40 years of experience focused on vein and vascular medicine, Dr. Martin has a unique and clear understanding of the complexities of the vascular system and can translate this knowledge into customized, comprehensive treatment plans. The scope of the practice extends from spider and varicose veins to leg swelling and ulceration.

Today, numerous specialists treat venous disease in the legs by unnecessarily placing stents abdominal and pelvic veins. Sadly, many lack the proper knowledge and training to treat venous disease. At the Vascular Vein Centers, patients receive treatment from a team dedicated to vein disease who possess the credentials, experience and background to provide them with the top-notch, comprehensive care.

“If patients see a doctor who recommends a leg vein procedure that isn’t from the groin down, then I highly recommend seeking a second opinion,” Dr. Martin says. “That’s especially true if they want to do something in the pelvis. Having unnecessary stent procedures sets patients up for problems for the rest of their lives. Once stents have been placed, they cannot be removed.”

Simply put, there is a standard of care for vein treatment, and Dr. Martin and his staff have the knowledge and years of experience in treating each individual patient.

“Venous disease is not a cosmetic issue; it’s a medical condition,” he says. “Having started the first wound care center in Central Florida, I can appreciate how venous disease has a gradual, destructive effect on the lower legs.”

Rather than implement a one-time, hit-andrun procedure, Dr. Martin cares for patients throughout the duration of their lifetime.

“We cannot cure veins; we control them. You have to have a methodical approach. The keys to success are follow-up care and getting patients to be compliant in wearing compression stockings and living healthier lifestyles.”

Vascular Vein Centers

Six locations throughout Central Florida 352.750.6191

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