National Center of Excellence for Vein Disorders

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The Vein Treatment Center is a National Center of Excellence for Vein Disorders. Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian and Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian are 2 of 3 Board Certified Phlebologists (vein specialists) in the Buffalo Niagara frontier. Dr. hratch Karamanoukian also holds added Board Certification in Surgery (ABS) and Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian has added Board Certification in Plastic and reconstructive Surgery. Intro Video.

Located in Williamsville, just outside Buffalo, NY, the Vein Treatment Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders such as varicose veins, spider veins and venous reflux disease.

Using specialized diagnostic tools, Dr. Karamanoukian and staff expertly implement cutting-edge treatment options such as the VNUS Closure Procedure, EVLT Never Touch VenaCure Laser Ablation Procedure, ultracision tumescent microphlebectomy and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy to rid patients of symptoms such as bulging leg veins, restless legs, pain, discomfort, swelling, itching or leg discoloration associated with venous insufficiency.

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Please understand your initial visit may last between 1 to 1.5 hours. Making an informed decision regarding surgery requires time and attention. Consultation times may vary depending upon the type, extent and number of procedures under discussion. Our staff to patient ratio is high so that we can deliver personalized and attentive care to all of our patients. Dr. Karamanoukian personally conducts the history and examination and goes over the findings of the examination and Doppler studies and provides a treatment plan to suit the needs of a particular patient. Dr. Karamanoukian will see you at every visit to the Vein Teatment Center. In today's health care climate, you will rarely find this type of care anywhere else in the United States!

Dr. Karamanoukian and his team strive to provide patients with the best care in vein surgery. Our staff takes pride in being knowledgeable, compassionate, and available for our patients. All patients are given Dr. Karamanoukian’s home phone number and cell phone number. He is available 24/7 365 days a year. Our goal is to make your experience at the Vein Treatment Center as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We challenge you to find a physician who is more compassionate, experienced and engaged in the care of his patients with vein problems in the United States. We look forward to meeting you!

Not only does Dr. Karamanoukian have a busy clinical practice, but he also is involved in doing clinical and basic science research in venous diseases (see About section).

Facts and Figures about Varicose Veins

Ages 20-29, 1% have varicose veins

Ages 30-39, 15% have varicose veins

Ages 40-49, 25% have varicose veins

Ages 60-69, 45% have varicose veins

Ages 20-29, 10% have varicose veins

Ages 30-39, 25% have varicose veins

Ages 40-49, 45% have varicose veins

Ages 60-69, 75% have varicose veins

A role for specific genetic risk factors for varicose veins and spider veins is not known. However, heredity does play a role in the development or susceptibility for development of valvular failure at the saphenofemoral junction - also called venous reflux.
Of note, when an individual has venous reflux disease, the likelihood of his/her identical twin to have venous reflux disease exceeds 75%.
The likelihood of a male to have a relative with a varicose vein is approximately 20%. The likelihood for a female patient to have a relative with vericose veins is 45%.

For more information about varicose veins, spider veins, venous reflux and treatment options such as the closure procedure or guided sclero, contact Dr. Karamanoukian at the Vein Treatment Center, a National Center of Excellence for Vein Disorders by email or by phone at (716) 839-3638.

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