The San Francisco Vein Center is a vascular surgery practice with a special focus on treating varicose veins and spider veins. We diagnose and treat most vein conditions in the office where comfort and convenience are important.
SPIDER VEINS
Sclerotherapy is the most common and effective treatment for removing spider veins. It is the process of injecting a sclerosing agent that irritates the lining of the vein walls and causes them to stick together, scar, and eventually disappear. This treatment is relatively painless and has few serious side effects.
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VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose vein treatment has radically changed over the last 20 years. Instead of painful vein stripping, treatments are minimally invasive and require little or no downtime. Varicose vein procedures are usually performed in the office, typically take less than 45 minutes, and are covered by most insurance plans.
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VASCULAR SURGERY
The San Francisco Vein Center is run by Dr. Aquino who is a board certified vascular surgeon. She is an expert in the treatment of vascular diseases such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), aortic aneurysmal disease, carotid stenosis, dialysis access, and complex venous and arterial ulcers.
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Meet Melinda L Aquino MD
Melinda L Aquino MD has been serving communities in San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, and Marin since 2006. She works closely with a large network of primary care doctors and specialists to provide customized treatment for their patients. Dr Aquino is a board certified vascular surgeon and specializes in treating vein disease.
Meet Tiffany Huynh PA-C
Tiffany Huynh is a board certified Physician Assistant specializing in vascular surgery and emergency room medicine. She treats patients with complications from varicose veins, spider veins, dialysis access, wound care, and peripheral artery disease.