Varicose and Spider Vein Treatment in Dubai: How to Choose the Right Doctor

Are you seeking varicose veins treatment in Dubai or help with spider veins? The quality of care you receive depends largely on selecting a qualified, experienced specialist. While there are many options available across Dubai, ensuring that you receive safe, effective, and long-lasting results starts with understanding the difference between healthcare providers.

Understanding Vein Conditions

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins caused by faulty valves and blood pooling. Spider veins, by contrast, are smaller surface-level veins that often appear as red, blue, or purple webs on the skin. Many patients suffering from varicose veins and spider veins in Dubai have venous insufficiency. To clarify, this is a condition where faulty valves lead to pooling of blood in the legs, often resulting in discomfort, swelling, and visible skin changes. 

A condition in which faulty valves causes pooling of the blood in the legs due to faulty valves. Many have additional symptoms such as leg heaviness and tiredness, leg swelling (specially at the end of the day), flaky skin and leg eczema, and in advanced stages skin discolouration and leg ulcers. 

However, a small percentage of people have spider veins without underlying venous insufficiency, which can cause cosmetic concerns and affect many individuals’ confidence. 

Hidden varicose veins: Studies suggest that up to 20% of individuals may have “hidden varicose veins” in which they do not have any bulging varicose veins but suffer from other common symptoms of venous insufficiency as described above. 

Importance of Diagnosis and Expertise

A comprehensive diagnosis is crucial for effective vein care. A duplex ultrasound reveals whether there is underlying reflux in the deeper veins. Treating surface veins without addressing deeper venous issues often leads to poor results and recurrence. That’s why choosing a vein doctor who prioritizes root-cause diagnosis is vital.

Which Doctors Treat Vein Conditions—and What’s the Difference?

Venous disorders may be treated by various specialists, but their training and expertise vary:

• Vascular Surgeons: Board-certified to treat both arterial and venous disease through medical, surgical, and minimally invasive techniques. They manage the full range of vein issues, including complications like DVT, leg ulcers, or aneurysms.

• Dermatologists: Often focus on cosmetic skin concerns. They may offer laser therapy for spider veins but typically don’t evaluate or treat deeper vein conditions.

• Phlebologists: Physicians who specialize in veins but are not a formally recognized surgical specialty. Their training and scope can vary widely.

• Interventional Radiologists: Use imaging to perform vein procedures like ablation or sclerotherapy, usually within a hospital setting, and may not provide long-term follow-up.

For patients seeking comprehensive vein treatment in Dubai, a DHA-licensed vascular surgeon ensures accurate diagnosis, safe procedures, and continuity of care.

How to Select the Best Vein Specialist in Dubai

When choosing a doctor, look for the following:

• Credentials & Training: Confirm board certification in vascular surgery and fellowship training.

• Advanced Diagnostics: The clinic should offer full assessments, including:

  • Duplex ultrasound

  • Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

  • Vascular mapping

• Wide Range of Treatments: Each patient is unique, and so is their treatment plan. Ensure that your doctor can offer wide range of treatments as most patients will require a combination of treatments and techniques 

  • Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

  • ClariVein® (MOCA)

  • Venaseal ® (Medical Glue) 

  • Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy

  • Microsclerotherapy for spider veins

  • Phlebectomy

  • Skin laser for spider veins 

• Post-Treatment Care: Includes follow-up scans, compression advice, and access to your treating physician for any concerns.

Common Vein Treatments in Dubai

• Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): A laser fiber seals faulty veins with minimal discomfort.

• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Similar to EVLA but uses thermal energy from radio waves.

• ClariVein® (MOCA): A heat-free, gentle method that combines mechanical agitation and sclerosant infusion.

• Veneseal ® or medical Glue:  A heat-free method which uses medical adhesive to close the veins.

• Foam Sclerotherapy: A foamed solution is injected into varicose veins under ultrasound to collapse them.

• Microsclerotherapy: Targets fine spider veins on the legs using ultra-fine needles for cosmetic improvement.

• Phlebectomy: A minor outpatient procedure that removes large surface varicosities via micro-incisions.

• Skin Laser: Treats very fine spider veins without any injection, effective and fast 

All treatments are done in-clinic and typically allow patients to return to normal activities the same day.

Why Choose Dubai Vein Specialist

At Dubai Vein Specialist, patients are treated by Dr. Soroush Sohrabi, a UK-trained consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon with fellowships in the USA and Australia. The clinic focuses on patient-centered, ethical, and minimally invasive vein care.

Key features include:

• In-house Doppler ultrasound and full diagnostic workup

• Customized treatment plans based on medical need and cosmetic goals

• Use of modern techniques with reduced pain and downtime

• Located in a DHA-licensed hospital in central Dubai

• Direct line of communication with patients for any post treatment concerns. 

Final Thoughts

If you’re considering spider vein treatment in Dubai or looking for the best varicose vein doctor, don’t compromise on expertise. Choosing a qualified vascular surgeon in Dubai ensures safe, accurate, and lasting results.

You can read more about varicose veins here. 

📞 Book your consultation at Dubai Vein Specialist to start your journey toward healthier legs today.