If you are concerned about developing spider or varicose veins later in life, one of the most important steps you can take toward prevention is maintaining a healthy weight. Although weight is not the only risk factor for diseased veins,…
Your legs can take a beating over time, as gravity and other factors take their toll on the veins responsible for pumping blood back up to the heart. The result can be potentially serious vein disorders like DVT and the…
Varicose veins are those bulging, twisting veins that appear on the surface of the skin. In addition to their unsightly appearance, some varicose veins are accompanied by unpleasant symptoms like aching or throbbing legs, heaviness in the legs or skin…
Vein ulcers are open sores that often develop around the ankle as a result of venous insufficiency in the lower leg. The sores may become quite large, can be difficult to treat and have a high recurrence rate. The good…
There are many options today for eliminating unsightly and often painful varicose and spider veins today. Many of those procedures are minimally invasive, with no downtime afterward. However, patients may still be concerned about the cost of the treatment, particularly…
By Ron E Lev MD – Follow me on Google+ Venous insufficiency is a medical condition where blood cannot travel easily from the lower extremities back to the heart. Blood begins to pools in the veins of the legs, which…
By Ron E Lev MD – Follow me on Google+ While most of us are busy planning our holiday travels, few think about the potential risk that could be lurking in that long care or plane ride. Deep vein thrombosis…
By Ron E Lev MD – Follow me on Google+ Exercise is an effective way to reduce the painful symptoms associated with varicose veins, such as swelling, heaviness and achiness in the lower legs. Regular physical activity may even help…
By Ron E Lev MD – Follow me on Google+ Compression stockings are often the first tool in the arsenal used to prevent or treat an array of venous conditions. They work to improve blood flow throughout the lower legs,…
By Ron E Lev MD – Follow me on Google+ Just like the rest of your body, your veins require special treatment if they are to remain in the healthiest possible state. Good vein health minimizes your risk for developing…
After more than 30 years in the practice of medicine, the time has come for me to retire.
Caring for my patients has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. It has been an honor to earn your trust, to share in your lives, and to help care for you and your families through both difficult and joyful times.
I am deeply grateful for the relationships we have built over the years and for the opportunity to practice a profession that I have truly loved. While this chapter is coming to a close, I leave with a heart full of gratitude and wonderful memories.
Thank you for allowing me to be your physician. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you. I wish you and your families good health, happiness, and all the best in the years ahead.
A nuestros pacientes de habla hispana: Gracias por permitirme cuidar de ustedes y de sus familias. Ha sido un verdadero honor servirles. Les deseo salud, felicidad y todo lo mejor.
Regards,
Dr. Ronald Lev
