Make an appointment today! 408-376-3626 Home About Solutions Resources Blog Contact Patient Portal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is the main difference between arteries and veins? What is venous reflux disease? What are the three main categories of veins? Varicose Vein Questions What are varicose veins? What are the symptoms of varicose veins? Why do varicose veins occur more in the legs? Does pregnancy cause varicose veins? My legs often ache or throb if I am on them too long. Why? Is this related to my varicose veins? Can my symptoms e.g. pain, swelling etc. be caused by other conditions? How are varicose veins treated? Is varicose vein treatment painful? Do varicose vein procedures require any anesthesia? Is there any scarring, bruising, or swelling after the procedure? How quickly can I resume normal activity after my veins have been treated? How soon after treatment will my symptoms improve? What are the potential complications of the procedure? Am I at risk from exposure to laser/RF energy? What is sclerotherapy? What are venous stasis ulcers? What happens to the treated vein left behind in the leg? What is endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)? What is radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins? How does the VNUS Closure® and ClosureRFS™ procedure actually work? How is EVLT different from VNUS Closure®? What are medical grade compression stockings? How long do I have to wear compression stockings after the procedure? Is treatment covered by insurance? “I found Dr. Kokinos to be excellent at explaining, assessing, and treating. It is wonderful to find an excellent doctor who is also a friendly and compassionate person.” – SBVC patient “For over 12 months I went between UCSF and Stanford Clinics trying to get diagnosed because I was so ill...no one could ever find a cause to any of my symptoms....it turns out it was a blood flow problem that was making me so sick. I am very thankful I found Dr. Kokinos!” – SBVC patient Schedule An Appointment: 408-376-3626 Campbell: 2255 South Bascom Avenue Gilroy: 8420 Church Street Home About Solutions Resources Blog Contact Us What We Do Our Team Our Facilities Institute for Vascular Testing Leg Swelling Blood Clots Circulation Problems Non-Healing Leg Wounds Varicose Veins Dialysis Access Stroke/TIA Aneurysm Patient Forms Insurance Information Photo Gallery FAQ Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy