Spider veins? Varicose veins? Surgical incisions? These sometimes painful conditions can have serious health implications for which reason the AMA recognizes phlebology (the study of veins and vein treatment) as a medical subspecialty.

Typical treatment methods involve laser, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, visual Sclerotherapy with foam, ambulatory microphlebectomy, and pulsed light.

For vein treatment in Traverse City, there are one MD and AMA-member and two DOs (Doctors of Osteopathy): Dr. Paula Prevost-Blank, MD, AMA-member is a Traverse City AMA dermatologist with a stated interest in phlebology, specifically the treatment of spider veins and dermatologic surgery. She has a private practice at 550 Munson Ave in Traverse City; telephone (231) 935-5000.

Dr. James R. McDonnel and Dr. Ann Kuenker are the two DOs at the Vein Center Vein Center in the Munson Professional Building on 1221 6th St Ste 208, Traverse City, (231) 935-8346. They are both professionals.

Need a vein makeover? For the latest treatements in a spa-like setting go to the Amalfi Vein Center & Medical Spa at 4020 Copper, Ste 212, Traverse City, (231) 941-7500.

Lastly, for this type of all-round treatment, there is Northwestern Michigan Dermatology at 550 Munson Ave, Suite 200a, Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 935-8717. This of course is Dr. Paula Prevost-Blank's place, the aforementioned MD, AMA-member. Her clinic offers the whole enchilada: Board Certified Dermatologists, Surgery for Skin Cancer, Cosmetic & Medical Dermatology, Vein Sclerotherapy, Laser Treatments, Fillers, Collagen Injections, Chemical Peels, Thermage, Botox, and even treatment for varicose veins and telangiectasia (spider veins).