Your guide to find a trusted Vein Doctor in New York
When you start searching for a vein doctor, the internet offers an overwhelming amount of information. Every practice claims to have specialists. Every website uses words like “leading” and “premier.” It becomes difficult to know what actually matters when choosing someone to evaluate and potentially treat your veins.
Here is what is worth paying attention to: certification in a relevant specialty, experience with minimally invasive vein procedures, and access to in-office duplex ultrasound.
New York has vein specialists across the state. This page introduces the doctors who see patients at our clinics in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Each has completed specialized training in treating venous conditions.
Manhattan vein doctors
Dr. Jonathan Hemli
Financial District, Midtown, Upper East Side, Forest Hills
Dr. Hemli sees patients at multiple Manhattan locations and in Forest Hills, Queens. He completed his training at Ivy League institutions and holds board certification. His practice focuses on both the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency, the underlying cause of most spider and varicose veins. For patients who have been bouncing between primary care and dermatology without answers, Dr. Hemli may provide the specialized evaluation that often gets skipped.
Dr. Juan Montoya
Midtown Manhattan
Dr. Montoya practices in Midtown, accessible from both Grand Central and Penn Station. His focus is on minimally invasive treatment of venous disease. For patients whose work schedules make flexibility essential, Midtown offers the option of appointments that fit around a busy day.
Dr. Shaun Cole
Midtown Manhattan, Astoria (Queens)
Dr. Cole sees patients in both Midtown Manhattan and Astoria, Queens. Having a doctor who practices in multiple locations is convenient for patients who live in one area but work in another. Dr. Cole specializes in treating chronic venous insufficiency with radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy.
Brooklyn vein doctors
Dr. Jack Bulat
Downtown Brooklyn, Brighton Beach, Midtown Manhattan
Dr. Bulat practices across Brooklyn and Manhattan. He is board-certified and specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of vein disease. For Brooklyn residents, his Downtown Brooklyn and Brighton Beach locations make it possible to see a vein specialist without traveling into Manhattan. Russian-speaking staff are available at the Brighton Beach location.
Dr. Kyle Mele
Staten Island, Financial District, Downtown Brooklyn
Dr. Mele completed his training at Ivy League institutions and holds diplomate certification in vein medicine. He sees patients in Staten Island, Lower Manhattan, and Downtown Brooklyn. His training and focus on vein conditions means he may identify problems that primary care doctors sometimes miss. If you have been living with leg symptoms for years without a clear explanation, Dr. Mele may help determine whether chronic venous insufficiency is involved.
Dr. Sareh Rajaee
Financial District, Downtown Brooklyn
Dr. Rajaee practices at the Financial District and Downtown Brooklyn locations. She is experienced in both diagnostic evaluation and treatment of venous conditions. Her practice includes patients with straightforward spider veins as well as those with more complex venous insufficiency requiring multi-step treatment.
Queens vein doctors
Dr. Jonathan Hemli sees patients in Forest Hills, and Dr. Shaun Cole sees patients in Astoria. Queens residents have access to board-certified vein specialists without needing to travel into Manhattan for evaluation and treatment.
Forest Hills is accessible via the E, F, M, and R trains. Astoria is served by the N and W lines. Both locations offer the full range of vein services, including diagnostic ultrasound, sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and Varithena.
Long Island vein doctors
Dr. Gulshan Sethi
West Islip (Suffolk County), Bronx
Dr. Sethi sees patients on Long Island in West Islip, serving the South Shore of Suffolk County. He also practices at the Bronx location. For Long Islanders who have been putting off vein evaluation because they did not want to drive into the city, Dr. Sethi brings specialized vein care to the island.
Dr. Zalekha Shair
Jericho (Nassau County)
Dr. Shair practices in Jericho, serving Nassau County and the surrounding areas. Her location near the Long Island Expressway makes her accessible to patients from both the North and South Shores. She specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of spider veins and varicose veins.
Westchester and Bronx vein doctors
Dr. Laura Lombardi
Hartsdale, Westchester
Dr. Lombardi sees patients in Hartsdale, serving Westchester County including White Plains, Scarsdale, and the surrounding areas. Her practice focuses on chronic venous insufficiency and its treatment. For Westchester residents, having a local specialist eliminates the need to travel into Manhattan.
Dr. Ryan Sadloo
Yonkers, Stamford (CT)
Dr. Sadloo practices in Yonkers, serving lower Westchester, and in Stamford, Connecticut. For patients in the Yonkers area, his location is accessible via Metro-North. Dr. Sadloo is board-certified and trained in both the evaluation and minimally invasive treatment of vein conditions.
What a vein doctor appointment involves?
Expect your first visit to include three parts:
Medical history and symptoms: The doctor will ask about your symptoms, how long you have had them, what makes them better or worse, and your medical history including any previous vein treatments.
Physical examination: A visual examination of your legs to assess for visible spider veins, varicose veins, skin changes, or swelling.
Duplex ultrasound: This non-invasive test uses sound waves to visualize your veins and assess whether the valves are working properly. It takes about 30 minutes.. This is the test that may reveal whether you have chronic venous insufficiency, the underlying condition that causes most vein problems.
Insurance and referrals
Most patients do not need a referral to see a vein doctor. You can call the office directly and schedule.
Insurance coverage depends on whether treatment is medically necessary. If you have symptoms like pain, swelling, or skin changes, and ultrasound confirms venous insufficiency, most insurance plans cover evaluation and treatment. Cosmetic-only treatment, such as spider veins without symptoms, may not be covered.
Insurance is verified before your appointment so you know what to expect.
FAQs about vein doctors
What is the difference between a vein doctor and a vascular surgeon?
Vascular surgeons treat conditions affecting all blood vessels, including arteries and veins. Vein doctors, sometimes called phlebologists, focus specifically on venous conditions. Both can treat vein disease. The key is finding someone with specific experience in venous procedures.
Should I see a dermatologist or a vein doctor for spider veins?
Dermatologists can treat surface spider veins with sclerotherapy. However, spider veins are sometimes a sign of underlying venous insufficiency. A vein doctor will use ultrasound to check whether deeper veins are involved before treating the surface veins. This may lead to better long-term results.
How do I know if I need a vein specialist?
Consider seeing a vein doctor if: your legs feel heavy or achy, especially later in the day; you have visible spider veins or varicose veins; you experience leg cramps, particularly at night; your ankles swell by evening; or you notice skin changes around your ankles.
What if I had a bad experience with a vein doctor before?
Some patients come to us after unsatisfactory experiences elsewhere. We start fresh with a complete evaluation, including ultrasound. What matters is getting an accurate diagnosis and honest treatment recommendations.
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