The most suitable specialist doctors to treat varicose veins are:
1. Angiologist
The angiologist is the doctor responsible for treating varicose veins, as he is the specialist responsible for problems related to vessels and blood circulation, including varicose veins, spider veins, arterial disease and aneurysm, for example.
An angiologist is the best doctor to evaluate symptoms such as swelling of the legs or arms, changes in the color of the fingers, cold skin and tingling or numbness in the legs.
In situations where it is not possible to consult an angiologist, varicose veins can also be evaluated by a general practitioner who may recommend some care and treatments, if the varicose veins are mild, or refer you to a vascular surgeon, if the varicose veins are at a more advanced stage.
2. Vascular surgeon
The vascular surgeon is the doctor responsible for performing varicose vein surgery and is generally recommended by the angiologist in situations where other forms of treatment are unable to resolve varicose veins.
Check out the main forms of treatment for varicose veins.
When to go to the doctor for varicose veins
It is advisable to consult a varicose vein doctor when:
- Varicose veins are very marked or wide;
- There are other symptoms such as a feeling of heavy legs or tingling;
- Frequent cramps appear.
In any case, the angiologist can be consulted whenever an increase or widening of the vessels in the legs is noticed, as this way it is possible to start early treatment to prevent the worsening of varicose veins, reducing the need for surgery.
