About Us

The Vein Center was initially started in Little Rock, Arkansas in late 2004 to address the growing need of patients for a local facility that could evaluate and treat varicose veins and other associated Venous disorders. The Vein Center was initially started as a part-time clinic open two half days a week and staffed by Dr. Long and quickly grew in size, requiring the construction of a separate full-time clinic which opened in January of 2007. As the Medical Director, Dr. Long (an Interventional Radiologist) realized that Arkansas needed a facility capable of handling the full spectrum of venous disease, from cosmetic procedures such as sclerotherapy for spider veins to venous treatment for limb-threatening leg ulcerations. We treat patients with significant medical problems such as leg pain, leg swelling, itching, restless leg syndrome, burning and leg ulceration. Dr. Long has made medical presentations throughout Arkansas to further educate the medical community about the need for prompt and definitive venous diagnosis and treatment. He has also published in the local medical literature highlighting the evaluation and treatment of varicose veins and venous abnormalities as seen and treated in The Vein Center.

In July of 2008 The Vein Center had grown to the point of needing both additional space and staff and operations were transferred to our outpatient clinic at 11219 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 215 under the direction of Dr. Long. Our new facility has more room, is more comfortable, has been remodeled specifically for Venous care and has ground level, easy access for our patients. Our staff has also grown from a staff of 3 to a staff of 7 to better accommodate our patients and the needs of our referring physicians. Dr. Long has focused his practice solely on the evaluation and treatment of venous disease.

Venous procedures (Laser ablation, Sclerotherapy and Phlebectomy) are covered by the vast majority of insurance carriers for patients with significant problems resulting from venous disorders although spider vein treatment is still considered a cosmetic procedure by insurance carriers, regardless of symptoms. The Vein Center accepts nearly all major insurance and is dedicated to working with the various carriers to get patients the procedures and care that they need. We are committed to being the premier treatment choice for patients with venous disorders in Arkansas.

Please contact us at (501) 225-8346 if we can be of help to you, your friends, relatives, or to your patients.

 

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