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What type of doctor will treat my varicose veins?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Your general doctor may diagnose your varicose veins and give you a recommendation to see a vascular specialist for treatment. These specialists most commonly are doctors from the following specialties: interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, dermatologists or plastic surgeons.

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