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What to Expect After Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is the gold-standard solution for many problematic veins, ranging from small and mid-sized varicose veins to sprawling networks of spider veins. Here’s what to expect after this minimally invasive, maximally effective procedure.
Oct 1st, 2023

PECOS 2.0: CMS Updated Their Website
PECOS is a national filing system implemented by Medicare and then managed as a database of physicians. All Physicians credentialed as medical providers under Medicare are required to Register with CMS as part of this database.
Sep 11th, 2023

Orlando Magazine Hall of Fame - Dr. Martin Feature!
Samuel P Martin, MD FACS is the Founder & Medical Director of Vascular Vein Centers on a mission to employ the latest medical advances in compassionate and caring manner while education patients. Serving Central Florida for over 22 years!
Aug 9th, 2023

How Often Should I Wear Compression Socks for Swollen Legs?
Whether your leg swelling is a temporary side effect of pregnancy or a long-standing issue caused by chronically poor circulation, compression therapy can help ease the problem. Read on to learn more about compression garment wear.
Aug 2nd, 2023

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Slow Healing Wound 
If you have an open sore on your leg, ankle, or foot that just won’t seem to heal, it’s time to schedule a visit with our experts at Vascular Vein Centers. Here are three important reasons why you should never disregard a slow-healing wound. 
Jul 1st, 2023

Pregnancy and Varicose Veins: What's the Connection?

Many adults get varicose veins, but pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to developing them. Here, we explain why and offer effective ways to reduce your varicose vein risk when you’re expecting.
May 2nd, 2023

The Link Between Smoking and DVT
You know smoking increases your risk of developing lung cancer, but did you know it also takes a devastating toll on your cardiovascular system? Here’s how smoking damages your blood vessels and increases your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Apr 1st, 2023

Why Are Women More Likely to Get Varicose Veins?
Nearly one in four adults in the United States has varicose veins. Although anyone can get them, women are twice as likely than men to have them. Find out why — and learn how you can reduce your risk.
Mar 2nd, 2023

Why You Should Never Ignore Leg Swelling
There are many reasons — ranging from “no big deal” to “quite serious” — that your lower legs, ankles, and feet might become swollen. Learn more about lower extremity swelling, and find out why it usually requires expert evaluation.
Feb 1st, 2023

Which Vein Treatment Is Right for Me?
Long gone are the days when surgery was the only option for unwanted varicose veins. Now, several minimally invasive varicose vein and spider vein treatments are available. Find out which vein solution may be right for you.
Dec 6th, 2022

Medicare Open Enrollment – The Basics
October 15th through December 7th each year is the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period. Making a mistake in choosing the best plan for you could impact your healthcare and its cost for the rest of your life!
Nov 2nd, 2022

How to Manage Leg Swelling During Your Pregnancy
Leg swelling is a common experience for pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. Find out how you can manage this uncomfortable problem and alleviate your symptoms as your due date draws near.
Oct 3rd, 2022

Is It Safe to Travel with Painful Varicose Veins?
Long-distance travel and varicose veins are two major risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or the formation of dangerous blood clots. Find out how varicose veins and DVT are related, and learn how you can protect yourself when traveling.
Sep 2nd, 2022

VVC is an IAC Accredited VEIN CENTER
IAC accreditation is the "seal of approval" patients can count on! VVC has demonstrated a commitment to quality patient care in the field of venous treatment and management.
Aug 15th, 2022

Itchy Skin from Vein Disease: What You Need to Know
Varicose veins aren’t the only consequence of chronic venous insufficiency, or poor circulation in the lower legs. Learn how this common form of vein disease can lead to swelling and skin changes, and find out why early treatment is so important.
Aug 3rd, 2022

8 Things That Can Trigger DVT
As the third most common vascular disease after heart attack and stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Learn which factors can increase your risk of developing this dangerous and often silent disorder.
Jun 2nd, 2022

What Your Itching Skin May Mean
Struggling with itching skin? If creams and lotions haven’t helped abate the itch, the issue may lie deeper than skin. This might be a vein problem. Read on to see what it could be and how to fix it.
Apr 27th, 2022

Pregnancy and Deep Vein Thrombosis: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation, so don’t let the fear of deep vein thrombosis overtake your excitement. You should know, though, that your risk for deep vein thrombosis increases during pregnancy. Learn more here.
Mar 7th, 2022

Can Vein Problems Cause Itchiness?
Are you worried about itchiness around your veins? This could be because of underlying vein disease problems. Find out which ones and how to receive treatment by reading here.
Jan 18th, 2022

Welcome 2022 - VVC Continues to be Safe & Open
As we progress into 2022, Vascular Vein Centers continues our commitment to healthy legs for a healthy life and we will serve our patients while exceeding CDC COVID-19 safety standards.
Jan 10th, 2022

The Importance of Wearing Compression Socks While Traveling
As the holidays approach, you may find yourself making travel plans. Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking a train, traveling can increase your risk of developing vein problems, swelling, and leg clots. Compression socks can help.
Dec 10th, 2021

Understanding the Risk Factors for Vein Disease
If you’ve noticed spider veins or varicose veins, you may be concerned. Are you worried about your vein health or want to know how to prevent vein disease? Find some of the risk factors here.
Nov 10th, 2021

What Causes Spider Veins
Suffering with spider veins in your legs? They can be unsightly and cause you to cover your legs when you’re out in public or on the beach. Find out how to get help or what might be the possible causes of spider veins.
Oct 10th, 2021

Try These Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Vein Health
Feeling uncomfortable because of poor vein health? Though treatments can help, lifestyle changes may improve or even reduce some of your symptoms. Find out about how to improve your vein health with these simple lifestyle changes.
Sep 1st, 2021

Signs and Symptoms of Edema
Suffering from painful swelling in your legs or extremities? Edema is a common reason for swelling throughout your body, but can have many underlying causes. Here is more information on what edema is and how it can be treated.
Aug 1st, 2021

Does Sclerotherapy Hurt?
One of the first questions asked when it comes to any medical procedure is, “Does it hurt?” The curiosity is no different when it comes to sclerotherapy, a popular treatment for damaged veins. Read on to have this question, and more, answered.
Jul 8th, 2021

The Link Between Pregnancy and DVT
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but there can be significant challenges and risks for the future mother. Aside from swelling, especially later in the pregnancy, there is an increased risk of blood clots (DVT) during the pregnancy and post-delivery.
Jul 1st, 2021

How Smoking Can Damage Your Veins
Smoking cigarettes affects almost every organ in your body. You’re likely familiar with how smoking affects your lungs, but did you know your veins are at risk as well? Read on to learn about how smoking can damage your veins.
Jun 29th, 2021

Banish Those Bothersome Varicose Veins Before Summer
Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to hit the beach. If varicose veins are making you self-conscious about your legs or causing you pain, find out how you can banish them just in time for swimsuit season.
Apr 18th, 2021

Welcome 2021!!
For over 19 years, we continue to serve our wonderful patients who trust us to help regain and maintain their leg health, and our colleagues in health care who trust us to continue to take care of their patients in a safe environment.
Jan 6th, 2021

Healthy Legs Tips While Working from Home
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and as such will remain open to service our patients. We want to make sure you maintain your leg health at home.
Dec 8th, 2020

Thank you Veterans
It is time to honor our veterans – the protectors of liberty and our ability to exercise freedom of choice and speech.
Nov 10th, 2020

VVC Kissimmee is MOVING (not far away)
VVC Kissimmee is relocating the clinic. You asked for it & we heard you! New location is in the new Renaissance Building II on the corner of E. Osceola Pkwy & S. Orange Ave
Oct 19th, 2020

What Kind of Results Can I Get with Sclerotherapy?
Getting rid of spider veins and varicose veins has never been easier. Sclerotherapy is the leading treatment for unsightly veins. Read on to learn more about what to expect from this innovative treatment.
Jul 1st, 2022

When Should I See a Doctor About Leg Swelling?
There are many medications and medical conditions that can cause swelling in your legs, ankles, and/or feet. Sometimes it passes on its own, but in other cases, the swelling is a sign of a more significant condition that needs to be assessed.
Aug 17th, 2020

We Are Your Home For Vein Health
Your leg health is vital to our expert vein specialists. We understand you have numerous vein treatment options, but you would be wise to turn to Vascular Vein Centers as Your Home for Vein Health.
May 21st, 2020

Did You Know Covid-19 Affects The Entire Body?
Coronavirus COVID-19 (coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)) is usually manifested as an acute respiratory syndrome. The damage can extend beyond the lungs, hijacking the body from head to toe and wreaking havoc on many organs.
May 17th, 2020

We Are Open & Safe- Refer A Friend
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and is open to serve our patients in a safe environment. We encourage all of our patients to share your experience with your family and friends.
May 11th, 2020

Could Covid-19 Cause A Stroke?
Vascular Vein Centers is an essential medical practice and continues to remain open to serve our patients. We encourage our patients to follow CDC guidelines and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Apr 30th, 2020

Wear a Face Covering When in Public
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and as such continues to remain open to serve our patients. We now encourage all of our patients to follow CDC guidelines with regard to face coverings.
Apr 27th, 2020

Healthy Home Exercises for Your Legs
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and as such continues to remain open to serve our patients. We want to do all we can to ensure you are able to maintain healthy legs at home.
Apr 21st, 2020

Healthy Legs At Home TIP: Exercise Daily
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and as such will remain open to service our patients. We want to make sure you maintain your leg health at home.
Apr 16th, 2020

Managing Stress While Seeking Medical Care
Each of us have daily tasks that must be completed; responsibilities outside of our control. These responsibilities combined with keeping you and your family safe during times of uncertainty is very stressful.
Apr 14th, 2020

We Are Essential & Remain Open for You
The recent order given by Governor DeSantis confirms that Vascular Vein Centers is a medically-essential business. Therefore, we remain open to serve you, our valued patients
Apr 10th, 2020

We Are Open & Safe- Covid-19 Symptom Checker
What does being sick with COVID-19 look like compared with a cold or the flu? Compare symptoms of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to Cold/Upper Respiratory Infection, Allergies/Hay Fever and Influenza in this chart.
Mar 31st, 2020

Covid-19 Update: We Will Remain Open & Safe
Vascular Vein Centers is not affiliated with a hospital nor is it an ambulatory surgical center. As such we will remain open and will be available for your appointment.
Mar 19th, 2020

DVT: The Silent Killer
March is National Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. DVT results from a blood clot in a deep vein, causing the dangerous obstruction of blood flow.
Mar 4th, 2020

VenaSeal: The Latest Advance in Vein Therapy
Recently, I discovered another vascular surgeon specializing in Vein Therapy had published an article on his website criticizing Cyanoacrylate, the medical adhesive used in VenaSeal vein treatment.
Mar 2nd, 2020

New Year's Letter from Dr. Martin
Vascular Vein Centers, continues to be inspired by our wonderful patients, the trust they have in us to help them regain and maintain leg health, and by our colleagues in health care who trust us to take care of their patients...
Jan 10th, 2020

Go Deeper: Skin Changes and Vein Disease
Skin discoloration and texture changes are common signs of more advanced vein disease. These skin changes are also often confused with other dermatological conditions and may go misdiagnosed for years due to a lack of awareness among doctors.
Aug 12th, 2019

Men Have Vein Disease Too
Men are generally slow to recognize vein disease and signs of its progression. Even when dealing with symptoms such as itchy, achy legs, they tend to be in a state of denial.
Jun 13th, 2019

Women's Leg Health Tips
Women face unique leg health problems even though there is no significant distinction between men and women from an arterial and orthopedic perspective. Vein problems are much more common in women, and the reasons are clear.
May 23rd, 2019

March is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Did you know that DVT affects about 600,000 people a year, and is the leading cause of preventable hospital deaths in the United States, the leading cause of maternal death in the United States ...
Mar 9th, 2019

Not All Compression Socks are The Same
Patients at Vascular Vein Centers are strongly encouraged to wear medical grade graduated compression stockings before and after treatment; they are the gold standard for management of symptoms and the physical signs venous of disease.
Feb 12th, 2019

"Be Weary of Miracle Cures for Varicose Veins"
In searching for cures or help with varicose and spider veins, one must beware of the quick fix or "miracle cure". Unfortunately, in America, there is a preoccupation for an easy solution, from losing weight to fitness and health.
Dec 14th, 2018

Skin Discoloration Changes and Vein Disease
Don't let these common skin changes be confused with other dermatological conditions. See what types of discoloration and skin texture changes are commonly misdiagnosed when they are likely signs of vein disease.
Sep 11th, 2018

Compression Stockings for Athletes
Until recently compression stockings were used for people suffering from varicose veins and the skin conditions they cause. Often they were worn begrudgingly because of the difficulty getting them on and the perception that they were hot.
Mar 1st, 2018

10 Tips for Healthy Legs During the Winter Holidays
With all the travel, shopping and cooking of the holidays, it’s easy to forget about the extra physical stress you’ll be under. You can expect to spend many extra hours on your feet, and it’s your legs that will take the brunt of this extra standing.
Dec 1st, 2017

Swimming, the Perfect Exercise for Leg Health
Did you know that being in water is the only place that gravity doesn’t affect your leg veins, other than outer space or standing on your head? This is a good reason to get wet, especially at the end of the day!
Jul 28th, 2017

Summer Heat and Its Effect on Veins
Did you know that over 24 million Americans suffer from vein issues and summer heat makes these worse? See Dr. Martin’s tips to beat the heat this summer. Protect your vein health and avoid swelling and discomfort that summer heat can cause.
Jun 22nd, 2017

How Your Heart Health Impacts Your Leg Veins
Vein issues do not affect your heart health, but it’s important to recognize that a heart condition may make vein problems worse. If you suffer from a heart problem, you need to find out why your leg veins may be at risk for getting much worse.
Feb 3rd, 2017

Unsightly Veins can lead to Unhealthy Legs
Many suffer from unsightly spider veins and varicose veins. Vein disease symptoms can range from mild discomfort to pain, but they all have one thing in common: ignoring them allows the problem to progress.
Apr 16th, 2016

See How Your Age Impacts Your Vein Health
Not surprisingly, your age plays a big role in your vein health. Vein damage is cumulative, so the longer we live, the more strain our veins have endured. By the time we reach an advanced age, our legs have undergone many years of stress.
Oct 29th, 2015

Pool Therapy Helps Vein Issues
Water is the only place that gravity does not affect veins. Gravity’s long-term impact on our bodies is the main reason vein disease develops. Veins are responsible for returning blood back to the heart.
Aug 14th, 2015

Medical Mission Donations Update
Dr. Hart and the rest of the VVC Medical Mission team are preparing for the third annual trip to deliver vein care in the Dominican Republic, but they need your help.
May 8th, 2015

Unsightly Veins May Indicate Unhealthy Legs
Many women suffer from unsightly spider veins and varicose veins. Not only are these veins an eyesore, they can also cause irritation and pain. Fortunately, with today’s modern treatments, you no longer have to undergo painful surgeries or ...
Apr 1st, 2015

New Vein Removal Treats with No Scarring and Short Recovery
Patients often come to us knowing they have problems with their veins, but they are worried about the process of “vein removal.” This fear may come from a loved one’s past experiences or personally from a “ligation and stripping” procedure ...
Feb 25th, 2015

Who Should I Let Take Care of My Vein Problems?
This is a very important question and will affect your leg health for years. The treatment of venous insufficiency is a medical problem, not a cosmetic one. If you need surgery, you want an experienced surgeon with proper training from ...
Nov 15th, 2014

Must-See Details before Undergoing Spider Vein Removal
What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins are the small red or purple vessels which may develop on the surface of the skin and are commonly found on the face or legs. As you can imagine, the presence of these vessels can be very distressing.
Oct 23rd, 2014