Vein Clinic

Overview

The Vein Clinic at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi deals with diseases of the peripheral venous system, generally confined to the legs.

The Vein Clinic diagnoses, treats, and operates using the latest innovative techniques. The clinic helps patients suffering from a range of peripheral vein disorders, including venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and spider veins.

What We Treat

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Vein Clinic offers treatment for a complete spectrum of vein disorders, from cosmetic concerns, such as spider veins, through to varicose veins and serious venous complications.

Cosmetic Concerns

Spider veins (or telangiectasia) occur when veins in the legs form small blue webs on the skin. They are generally a cosmetic concern but may need medical attention if they become painful or begin to bleed. They can be controlled by compression stockings or treated by microinjections to close to the vein.

Medical Concerns

Superficial venous insufficiency and varicose veins, generally two forms of the same condition, are considered a medical problem. Varicose veins appear as non-colored soft bumps over the legs, visible when standing and disappearing when lying flat. Venous insufficiency appears as a swelling of the legs and/or a discoloring of the skin of the lower leg, indicating that the veins cannot transport blood back to the heart efficiently. This is considered a serious medical condition.

The Vein Clinic also offers treatment for conditions resulting from clotting of the deep leg veins, known as deep vein thrombosis or DVT. This can be fatal if the clot that has formed in the leg moves to the lungs.