The Vein Center at our Diamond Hill facility provides minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatment of symptomatic and cosmetic vein disorders. Treatment begins with an initial consultation. You are evaluated to determine the underlying cause and optimal therapy of your varicose and spider veins.

Your treatment at the Vein Center is directed by board certified physicians who have extensive experience in endovascular and ultrasound-guided therapies. Our staff of physicians and nurses provides the highest quality care in a safe and professional environment. For information about our vein program please visit us at our Certified Veindirectory web site - Click here.

Our Staff

Dr. Leoni is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (1990). His Residency was completed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical Center from 1995 to 1999, and his Fellowship from 1999 to 2000. Dr. Leoni was awarded the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship in 1986 and the Lange Award for Internal Medicine in 1990.

Dr. Moore received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Ohio State University in Columbus. He completed his internship at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati and his Diagnostic Radiology residency as well as a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Moore was certified with Added Qualifications in Interventional Radiology in 1994.

What are varicose and spider veins?

Varicose veins are large, dilated blood vessels in the legs that frequently worsen over time. They often cause discomfort, such as heaviness, aching, burning throbbing, itching, cramping, or restlessness of the legs, particularly after prolonged standing. Severe varicose veins can lead to eczema, inflammation or even ulceration of the lower leg.

Spider veins are smaller, more superficial veins that often appear reddish to purplish-blue in color. They are less likely to be painful than varicose veins. Spider veins are frequently treated for cosmetic reasons.

What causes varicose veins?

Normal veins carry blood flow from the extremities back to the heart and have valves that prevent the blood from flowing backward. Varicose and spider veins can result from several causes, including faulty veins valves, weakness of the vein wall, and increased backward pressure within the vein.

Heredity is an important factor in the development of varicose and spider veins. Women are more likely to suffer from abnormal leg veins than men. Hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and the use of birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy affect the disease. Other predisposing factors include aging, prolonged standing, obesity and leg injury.

What are the methods of treating varicose and spider veins?

Compression stockings are frequently prescribed as the initial treatment for varicose and spider veins. Symptoms associated with varicose veins may be temporarily relieved or improved, especially when wearing stocking s during prolonged periods of standing. Compression stockings may help prevent worsening of existing varicose veins, but do not permanently treat varicose or spider veins.

Endovenous laser treatment can be used to treat veins caused by faulty valves. A small laser fiber inserted into an abnormal vein delivers laser light inside the vein, which causes it to collapse and seal shut. Blood is automatically routed to other healthy veins. The procedure is done under local anesthesia and the patient is up and walking as soon as it is over.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a minor surgical procedure that can be used to remove some large varicose veins. The veins are removed in segments through tiny incisions. Stitches are unnecessary and scars are barely visible in most cases. This procedure can be performed in the office using local anesthesia and patients resume most normal activities immediately.

Sclerotherapy involves a series of injections using a tiny needle to administer small amounts of a sclerosing solution into the vein. The sclerosant irritates the inner lining of the vein causing it to collapse and ultimately disappear. Sclerotherapy causes only minimal discomfort. The number of injections per session, as well as the number of treatment sessions necessary depends on the quantity and the type of veins being treated. Normal daily activities can be resumed after treatment.

Combination Therapy involving some of all mentioned options is often needed to obtain optimal results. Each patient receives a thorough evaluation and consultation to determine the best, individualized treatment plan for their particular vein problem.

What are the results?

Most patients experience significant relief of vein-related symptoms and dramatic improvement of the cosmetic appearance of their varicose and spider veins once the treatment is completed. Every individual is different, and you can discuss with your physician the results you are likely to expect.