Now is the perfect time for varicose vein treatment

We are fortunate to have some genuinely first-rate healthcare providers in the Top of the South. One of the region's longstanding practices in varicose vein treatments is enhanceskin. David and Robyn Orsbourn run their Marlborough clinic from The Churchill Private Hospital in Blenheim. They have a well-deserved reputation for client care and outstanding service.

David attributes the clinic's ongoing popularity to its reassuringly local reputation. He says, "I think it makes a real difference that we know and understand the lifestyle our clients want to live." He continues, "We don't dip in and out of the region; we live, work and play here ourselves." But it also means that David is always available to his patients. He doesn't hop on the plane straight after treatment. Instead, he gives clients his mobile number and insists they call if they have any questions. He says, "Patient after-care is really important to Robyn and me; we'll always fit people in with post-treatment concerns."

David also believes clients feel reassured that he and Robyn have built their specialist vein clinic on a cornerstone of family-medicine philosophies. Before I founded this practice, I was a GP, in fact, for over twenty years!" He continues, "At the clinic, we are proud to have maintained similar perspectives to those adopted in family medicine. We believe in providing continuity of care and a personalised approach to treatment."

A generalist approach to health is one of the elements of family medicine that David has carried over from general practice. He explains, "We understand the requirement to get to the root causes of health problems. Varicose veins cause many symptoms that may affect our client's well-being. By treating the veins, we also improve their general health."

Finally, David also believes the treatments speak for themselves. All are walk-in, walk-out procedures. There is no requirement for hospital stays or general anaesthesia; in fact, many patients drive themselves home afterwards. The ease of these minimally invasive treatments means his patients are keen to spread the word. David says, "We now see friends and relatives of previous clients, and the most common feedback we receive is that people don't know why they were so worried about getting their veins sorted!"

If you've been 'putting up' with your varicose veins, Robyn urges you to contact her at the clinic. She will arrange a complimentary, full doctor's vein assessment and scan with David, helping determine which of the specialist treatments they offer will suit you. You can also utilise your health insurance for treatment. enhanceskin are an affiliated provider to Southern Cross Health Society for endovenous laser treatment and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. They are also accepted for cover by NIB, Sovereign, FMG, UniMed, Accuro and OnePath.

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