— Dr. Catherine Youssef · Altamonte Springs, FL
Dr. Catherine Youssef leads Saphena as a physician-owned vein clinic in Altamonte Springs, focused on thoughtful, ultrasound-guided evaluation for varicose veins and venous insufficiency symptoms.
Most insurance accepted · Physician-owned
The Saphena advantage.
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.
Physician profile.
Dr. Catherine Youssef, MD is the physician leading Saphena Vein Clinic in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Saphena focuses on thoughtful evaluation for vein symptoms and medically appropriate treatment planning, using duplex ultrasound when appropriate before treatment options are discussed.
Patients can review common vein symptoms and conditions first, then contact Saphena when they are ready to schedule.
Patients meet a clinic led by the physician responsible for evaluation, education, and care recommendations.
Saphena evaluates concerns such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency symptoms, leg swelling, heaviness, aching, and spider veins.
The clinic serves Altamonte Springs and Central Florida with in-office evaluation and clear next steps before treatment is considered.
How care works.
At Saphena, the visit is built around careful evaluation rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment menu. Dr. Youssef reviews the clinical picture first, then explains whether vein treatment options should be considered and what insurance or first-visit questions may need to be answered first.
Physician-led care means symptoms, exam findings, ultrasound results when appropriate, and next steps are reviewed through Dr. Youssef's clinical lens. Treatment is not chosen before evaluation.
Duplex ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test that can show blood flow and reflux, or backward flow, in leg veins. It helps connect symptoms to anatomy before treatment options are discussed.
Saphena explains findings in plain language, including whether monitoring, conservative steps, insurance review, or minimally invasive treatment options should be discussed.
Verified site details.
This section is intentionally conservative. It reflects details already used on the Saphena site and does not add outside credentials, board certifications, or third-party profile links without verification.
Evaluation and treatment planning for vein concerns, including varicose veins, venous insufficiency symptoms, duplex ultrasound evaluation, endovenous ablation, and sclerotherapy.
Florida-licensed M.D. (License ME159975) and CMS-registered. No additional credentials, board certifications, or profile links have been added here without human verification.
Practicing in Florida since 2018, serving patients in Altamonte Springs and Central Florida from Saphena Vein Clinic & Wellness Center.
Clinical review.
Profile and clinic information reviewed by Dr. Catherine Youssef, MD on May 12, 2026. This page is educational and does not diagnose symptoms, promise outcomes, or replace an in-person evaluation.
Patient questions.
Dr. Catherine Youssef, MD is the physician leading Saphena Vein Clinic in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Saphena focuses on evaluation for vein symptoms and medically appropriate treatment planning.
Physician-led vein care means Dr. Youssef reviews symptoms, exam findings, ultrasound results when appropriate, and next steps before treatment options are discussed.
Duplex ultrasound can help evaluate blood flow, reflux, and which veins may be involved. The findings help guide whether monitoring, conservative steps, or treatment options should be discussed.
Dr. Youssef evaluates concerns such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency symptoms, leg heaviness, swelling, nighttime throbbing, restless legs, and spider veins.
No. This page is educational. Symptoms should be reviewed through an in-person evaluation with a qualified clinician before any treatment recommendation is made.
Bring your insurance card, medication list, prior imaging if available, and a simple timeline of your symptoms. The Insurance and Your Visit page explains what to bring and what to expect.
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Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Visit us
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Ultrasound-guided evaluation, most insurance accepted, and a clear plan explained in plain terms.
