Welcome

Welcome to the Sydney Inner West Vein Centre, one of the most respected clinics in Sydney for the treatment of varicose veins. Dr David Jenkins has been offering comprehensive, non-surgical management of varicose veins for over 15 years using the evidence-based best-practice techniques of endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. They are considered tier one and two procedures respectively in international guidelines. 

Varicose vein disease is a common medical complaint. It is not simply a cosmetic condition as it can affect your quality of life with numerous possible symptoms such as tired, heavy aching legs amongst others. It can progress to serious medical complications such as blood clots (superficial and deep vein thrombosis), dermatitis (varicose eczema), hardening and scarring of the skin and fat of the legs (lipodermatosclerosis) and leg ulcers. 

At the clinic we offer a comprehensive initial assessment where you will undergo an ultrasound examination of your legs to determine the nature and extent of your varicose vein problem. The most appropriate management options are then explained in detail as well as the risks and complications, cost, and the results you can expect from treatment.

What  you  should  know  before  having  your varicose  veins  treated.

The following information is offered to help you rapidly assess the best options for your vein problems, so hopefully you can ascertain if your GP has referred you in the right direction. Unfortunately, many patients are presented with only one treatment option when another may be suitable or indeed, preferable. Surgical stripping of varicose veins remains a commonly performed treatment in Australia and, as you will see, it has been replaced by less invasive, non-surgical treatments in many Western countries. You will also see, both here and elsewhere on our website, that there is little justification for surgery when non-surgical procedural simplicity, success rates, down time and cost are taken into consideration. The following topics are addressed: