Inovia Vein Blog - Topics on Health, Prevention & Treatments

Advocating for Varicose Vein Coverage

Currently most insurance companies and medicare provide coverage for patients with symptomatic varicose veins that are impacting their activities of daily living and quality of life. The exception is that in Oregon, the Oregon Health Plan, which provides medicaid health insurance only covers the most advanced stages (those with ulcers).

Why is there Hard Brown Skin by my Ankle?

It is not uncommon for patients to ask: Why is there hard brown skin by my ankle? In most cases, this ankle discoloration is a sign of long standing vein problems. In medical terms, this is called chronic ven…

Dr. Jones Helps Introduce VenaSeal in India

Inovia Vein’s Dr. Andrew Jones, a noted pioneer in the clinical development of Venaseal for the treatment of varicose veins, traveled to India to help programs ready to implement Venaseal in their practic…

Who Needs to See a Vein Doctor?

Patients who have concerns about their veins can call and make an appointment to be seen.

Dr. Boyle on VenaSeal at the Venous Symposium

Inovia Vein’s Dr. Edward Boyle spoke on a panel of experts on VenaSeal at the Venous Symposium in New York. The experts included Dr. Kathy Gibson, from Lake Washington Vascular in Seattle, and Dr. Leigh…

Inovia Vein at Portland Women's Expo Event

Inovia Vein met with attendees at the Portland Women’s Expo event this year. This is the biggest event for women in the state of Oregon where one can see the best in best in health products, local wine,…

Dr. Alexander Nicoloff Joins Inovia Vein

March 20, 2019, Portland, Oregon— Dr. Alexander D Nicoloff joins Inovia Vein Specialty Centers. He will be the groups 4th surgeon exclusively dedicated to treating venous disease in Oregon. He will lead the…

Varicose Vein Treatment Reduces Risks of DVT

We are often asked if varicose vein treatment reduces risks of DVT. There is in fact evidence of this from patients having major orthopedic surgery. One of the biggest risks after major orthopedic surgery, suc…

Superficial Vein Phlebitis

Any vein can develop a blood clot. Blood clots in the deep veins are called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. Blood clots in the superficial veins are called superficial vein thrombophlebitis…or SVT. Commo…