Spider Veins? Request a Free Vein Screening

Feel Better About Your Appearance

Having your varicose veins treated means you can get back to wearing whatever you want without having to worry about using a concealer when wearing shorts or dresses.

Endure Less Pain

If your varicose veins cause discomfort, having them treated can eliminate that pain.

Sleep Better at Night

Some studies suggest that restless leg syndrome is caused by varicose veins, so having your leg veins treated could help you sleep better at night.

Increased Mobility

Having veins treated can get rid of the source of the swelling that’s causing your diminished mobility and allow you to get back to what you liked to do before your varicose veins interfered with your lifestyle.

How We Can Help

Don't Let Spider Veins Stop
You From Enjoying Your Life

• Walk in Walk out
• Salt based solution
• Laser and injection Sclerotherapy
• Post treatment plant based cream
• Non-surgical, in-office treatments available
• No downtime or recovery period
• Affordable treatment cost

Now’s the Time to Get Rid of Unsightly Spider Veins.

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Before & After Results

Symptoms

Small veins just under the surface of the skin indicate underlying disease.

Spider veins are tiny, thin veins that vary in color and that you can see just under the surface of your skin. They’re so named because they remind us of spider webs, and are also sometimes described as looking like marble.

Spider veins are a mild symptom of varicose veins disease. Aside from an unpleasant appearance, you may experience some discomfort.

Vein Consultation

What to Expect During
Your Free Vein Consultation

At these screening events, we invite you to come to our office and have an ultra sound. This is a quick 5-minute screening and consultation that helps determine if varicose veins are present.

The screening technician will evaluate two of the main sources of vein disease, the great saphenous vein and the small saphenous vein.

The technician will apply ultrasound gel to the leg, and place the probe on the leg. Then, the veins are evaluated and the patient is informed of any present vein.

After the ultrasound, a doctor or nurse practitioner will meet with you to discuss the ultrasound with you as well as answer any questions you may have about varicose veins.

After your meeting, we will have insurance specialists on hand that can answer questions about insurance coverage and any requirements the insurance may have you meet before treatment.

If you do not have insurance, do not worry, the insurance specialist can go over self-pay options with you.

Why choose Us?

Holistic Approach

Focusing on your overall health, we tailor our treatment plans towards conservative management, involving minimally invasive therapy and surgical options.

Dedicated and Caring Team

We provide excellent guidance and education for our patients, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of their vascular health.

Affordable Pricing Packages

Not having insurance is not a problem. Our affordable in-office financing options provide flexible payment plans that are inclusive of all tests.

State of the Art Facility

Our full range of medical, laser & surgical options, include the latest diagnostic equipment for providing the highest possible vascular care.

About Us

Meet Dr. Obinna Nwobi

Patients in Central Florida turn to trusted vascular surgeon Obinna Nwobi, MD, for all their vein and artery concerns. His practice, Vein Health Clinics, has five convenient locations in Winter Haven, Oviedo, Winter Garden, Port St. Lucie and Ocala, Florida. While completing a double major in English and chemistry in his undergraduate studies at East Tennessee State University, the field of vascular surgery called to Dr. Nwobi.

He then earned a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland, focusing on health care management and international health. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Nwobi completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

After completing his fellowship in vascular surgery at the Vascular Group PLLC and Albany Medical Center in New York, Dr. Nwobi chose to practice medicine in an underserved area of Florida.

Throughout his career, Dr. Nwobi has helped patients through the Indian Health Services system and Veterans Affairs Hospital, while continuing to work at several large private and public hospitals.Dr. Nwobi is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, which provides him with specialized training in reading and interpreting all types of vascular ultrasounds. He is also board certified in vascular surgery. As a physician who’s passionate about serving the underserved, Dr. Nwobi dedicates as much time as possible to medical missions.

He has helped countless patients in Nigeria and provided medical care for patients who cannot afford treatment. Because Dr. Nwobi is genuinely passionate about patient care and has extensive expertise in the most complex vascular conditions, he is trusted throughout Central Florida.

Testimonials

What Patients Say About
Dr. Obinna Nwobi

Click to hear Obie’s story when his legs were saved after he was told before that would never be able to be treated

Click to hear Leida’ story – how her life has been since she got her venous disease that has been with her for over 20 years treated

Click to hear Hannah’s story when she’s able to run again shortly after her varicose vein disease was treated

“3 years ago, I got hit by a car and after that I came here and they gave me the examination and they told me what was wrong, and that all my veins was injured so I had two surgeries in each leg and about two weeks ago I have varicose veins removed.

The staff here were like family when I came in, they are very friendly and they’ve just been so wonderful with me and I’m really thankful. I have my car accident 3 years ago and I had constant pain in my legs because of my veins were injured, my circulation was slow but I’m in no pain right now, I can’t believe the difference I’ve felt , it is the best I’ve felt in 3 years and it’s been absolutely wonderful”

Lyn Goddard

“And let me tell you, I walk now. I walk between 3 to 5 miles a day and I have absolutely no pain in my leg. I feel wonderful and I highly recommend the vein center. When I used to walk, when my walk was completed after maybe 3 to 5 miles I could hardly walk back to my house. Maybe I could walk back to the house but both legs hurt, up and down, I felt like I was walking on spikes, now after the vein surgery I feel fine. I do my walk. I walk to my house, go out, maybe walk again. It's just like wonderful, what a complete difference.”

France Carringham

“I researched a little bit I found Dr. Nwobi. So, I came to his office and the office’s staff is awesome. They schedule me like 1, 2, 3 right away. The office is super clean and super state of the art. The staff did some treatment, very well professional, made me feel like super easy. After the treatment, I could see right away that my legs were less restless and they were less heavy. And I know that, I feel it every day and it gets better and or I’m already feeling way better. So, can't wait to wear shorts again!”

Lyn Langur

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are varicose and spider veins?

Varicose veins are enlarged "rope-like" veins — blood vessels — that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be flesh-colored, dark purple, or blue, and often look like a cluster of grapes. They are commonly found on the back of the calves or the inside of the legs. However, they can form anywhere on the legs, from groin to ankle.

Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller and closer to the surface of the skin. They are often red or blue, and look like tree branches or spider webs. They can occur anywhere on the legs, and can cover either a very small or very large area of skin. They don't bulge like varicose veins, but are often more noticeable.

What causes varicose veins?

Varicose veins result from abnormal inner walls or abnormal valves in these blood vessels. Blood is carried through arteries from the heart to the rest of the body, and returned to the heart through the body's veins, called the venous system. Veins have valves that act as one-way flaps, preventing blood from backing up and pooling. When these one-way valves don't work properly, blood then may flow backwards, causing the veins to dilate (enlarge) and become varicose. The technical terms for this condition are venous reflux or venous insufficiency.

What causes spider veins?

Spider veins can be caused by hormonal changes, sun damage or local injury.  They can also occur as a result of larger underlying varicose veins which are not always visible.  It is important that spider veins are fully investigated using ultrasound to identify the incompetent valves within veins the cause varicose veins, as failure to treat these usually results in early recurrence of spider veins and a poor cosmetic outcome.

What are the risk factors for varicose veins and spider veins?

Common risk factors for varicose and spider veins include:

• Increasing age
• Family history
• Pregnancy and hormonal changes
• Obesity
• Prolonged standing
• Prior deep venous thrombosis

What are the signs and symptoms of varicose veins?

In many cases, varicose and spider veins cause no symptoms. However, these veins are often unattractive and may become painful. Prolonged sitting or standing tends to make legs with varicose veins feel worse. Some common symptoms of them include:

• Aching pain
• Itching
• Burning
• Leg swelling
• Easily tired legs
• Numbness in the legs
• Leg heaviness
• Darkening of the skin
• Rash on the legs
• Skin ulcers

When to seek medical advice?

Self-help measures (conservative therapy) can help ease the pain of varicose veins and may prevent them from getting worse. But if the way they look and feel becomes a concern or if self-help measures are not successful, then it's time to see one of our doctors.

What is injection microsclerotherapy and how does it work?

Injection microsclerotherapy is a treatment for spider veins which involves injecting a chemical substance called “sclerosant” using fine needles.  The sclerosant irritates the inner wall of the veins and causes them to become inflamed; the vein walls then stick together and the vein disappears.

What is Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS)

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) is a highly specialised procedure for treating advanced varicose veins that are hidden beneath the skin.

The procedure is very effective and involves injecting a sclerosant solution into the abnormal veins using ultrasound guidance, causing the vein wall to collapse. The veins dissolve and disappear as the body gradually absorbs them.