WHAT IS PHLEBOLOGY?

Phlebology is the field of medicine devoted to the study and treatment of diseases of the veins. Doctors who specialize in Phlebology are trained and eperienced in the field of venous (vein) disease.

WHAT TYPES OF VEIN PROBLEMS DOES A PHLEBOLOGIST TREAT?

The most common problem that Phlebologists treat are spider veins and varicose veins. Other problems include:

1. Chronically swollen legs


2. Recurrent infections


3. Thrombophlebitis


4. Stasis eczema


5. Pregnancy-related problems


6. Non-healing leg sores


7. Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism