Minimally invasive care for varicose veins.

Your evaluation and treatment plan are led by Dr. Catherine Youssef, not a rotating corporate protocol.

Saphena uses duplex ultrasound to understand circulation before discussing treatment options.

The team verifies benefits before treatment planning so patients understand coverage and next steps.

Call the clinic and the team picks up, answers questions, and helps patients move through the process.

Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat energy through a thin catheter to close certain veins that are not working well.

When it may be considered: After symptoms, exam findings, and duplex ultrasound suggest reflux, or backward flow, in a vein pattern where this option fits.

What to generally expect: The visit is planned in an office setting with ultrasound guidance and local numbing. Dr. Youssef reviews the reason for the recommendation, alternatives, and visit instructions before anything is scheduled.

VenaSeal is a medical adhesive closure option used to seal selected refluxing superficial veins.

When it may be considered: After evaluation shows a vein pattern where adhesive closure is clinically appropriate for that patient.

What to generally expect: The treatment is performed through a small access point with ultrasound guidance. Saphena explains preparation, risks, and follow-up expectations based on your plan.

Endovenous laser ablation, or EVLA, uses laser energy inside a vein to close certain refluxing veins.

When it may be considered: After symptoms and ultrasound findings show a vein that may be suited to a heat-based closure approach.

What to generally expect: The procedure is planned with ultrasound guidance and local numbing. The team explains why this option may or may not fit before treatment is chosen.

Varithena is a prescription microfoam medicine that can be placed into selected varicose veins.

When it may be considered: After ultrasound and exam findings suggest a vein pattern where microfoam therapy may be appropriate.

What to generally expect: The medicine is delivered in a controlled clinical visit, often with ultrasound guidance. Dr. Youssef reviews the reason for considering it and any individualized precautions.

Sclerotherapy uses an injected solution or foam to treat selected spider veins, small varicose veins, or other veins identified during evaluation.

When it may be considered: After a clinician reviews whether visible veins are surface-focused, related to deeper reflux, or better addressed after another vein issue is treated.

What to generally expect: The visit involves careful vein targeting and a discussion of whether ultrasound guidance is needed. Saphena explains expectations, alternatives, and follow-up before scheduling.

Duplex ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test that looks at blood flow and vein function in the legs.

When it may be considered: When symptoms, visible vein changes, or exam findings suggest circulation should be reviewed before treatment options are discussed.

What to generally expect: Ultrasound gel and a handheld probe are used to evaluate veins. The findings help Dr. Youssef decide whether monitoring, conservative steps, or treatment options should be discussed.

The conversation starts with what you are feeling, what has changed, and how symptoms affect daily life. The Conditions page explains common symptoms Saphena evaluates.

Duplex ultrasound may be used to evaluate blood flow, reflux, and which veins are involved. Recommendations depend on findings, not appearance alone.

Dr. Catherine Youssef explains whether treatment options should be considered, what alternatives exist, and what insurance or authorization steps may apply. The team can help with Insurance and Your Visit questions before scheduling.