Vein Specialists of the South

What Vein Specialists of the South does

Vein Specialists of the South (VSS) is a physician-owned, single-specialty medical practice founded in 1997 by Dr. Kenneth Harper in Macon, Georgia, dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic disease. The practice serves individual adult patients with varicose veins, spider veins, chronic leg pain and swelling, lymphedema, venous ulcers, pelvic vein disease, and deep vein conditions (including May-Thurner and Nutcracker syndromes, and DVT) across Central and Middle Georgia through two clinical locations in Macon and Warner Robins.

The practice's core technology is office-based, minimally invasive venous intervention guided by duplex ultrasound mapping. Service offerings include endovenous thermal ablation (radiofrequency and laser), VenaSeal medical adhesive closure, Varithena foam sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, conventional and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, laser therapy (excel V+), wound care for venous ulcers, lymphedema therapy, and advanced deep/pelvic vein interventions (venogram, IVUS, balloon dilation, stenting, embolization). The proprietary "Better Veins for Life"® protocol sequences endovenous ablation, branch-vein treatment, and cosmetic sclerotherapy under a single individualized plan, and diagnostics are delivered through an IAC-accredited vascular laboratory staffed by Registered Vascular Technologists.

VSS generates revenue on a fee-for-service, insurance-reimbursable basis for medically necessary procedures, with financing available for patient-pay portions and an adjacent cash-pay cosmetic line delivered through the co-located Spa Medical partnership. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the practice website, phone intake, patient education content, community TV programming (Talk of the Town on 13WMAZ), local event sponsorships, and referral networks from primary care physicians, insurers, and existing patients. The practice does not disclose revenue, has no external funding or parent company, and operates with an 11–50 employee team led by a CEO and clinical leadership under the founder's medical direction.

Name

Vein Specialists of the South

Legal name

Vein Specialists of the South, LLC

Website

https://veinspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vein Specialists of the South is a physician-owned, single-specialty vein and lymphatic care practice in Macon and Warner Robins, Georgia, providing minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling, lymphedema, venous ulcers, and pelvic/deep vein disease to adult patients across Central and Middle Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Phlebology and Vein Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Vascular Medicine (Peripheral Arterial/Venous Disease) (HLAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Vein treatment services
• Venous disease care
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Lymphedema therapy
• Vascular diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Procedures: Revenue generated from minimally invasive vein treatments including sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, VenaSeal, Varithena, ambulatory phlebectomy, and lymphedema therapy. Most procedures are covered by insurance when medically necessary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vein Specialists of the South is a dedicated phlebology medical practice that diagnoses and treats venous and lymphatic disease through office-based, minimally invasive procedures. Services include endovenous thermal ablation (radiofrequency and laser), sclerotherapy for spider and varicose veins, VenaSeal adhesive closure, Varithena foam sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, laser therapy, lymphedema therapy, and venous ulcer care, supported by IAC-accredited duplex ultrasound diagnostics.

Product overview

Vein Specialists of the South is a dedicated vein and lymphatic care practice offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services across two locations in Georgia (Macon and Warner Robins). The practice provides a full spectrum of minimally invasive vein treatments including endovenous thermal ablation (radiofrequency and laser), VenaSeal™ adhesive closure, Varithena® foam sclerotherapy, sclerotherapy for spider and varicose veins, ambulatory phlebectomy, and laser therapy. Additional services include lymphedema therapy, pelvic vein disease treatment, deep vein treatment for compression syndromes (May-Thurner, Nutcracker), and venous leg ulcer care. The practice emphasizes its Better Veins for Life® treatment protocol, combining multiple procedures for comprehensive care, and operates an IAC-accredited vascular laboratory for precise venous diagnostics using duplex ultrasound technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sclerotherapy – Spider Veins

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-98% success rate for endovenous thermal ablation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Spa MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSS partners with Spa Medical to provide comprehensive aesthetic treatments including laser therapy for facial veins, hand vein treatments, and cosmetic sclerotherapy. Spa Medical is co-located in the same historic Macon building as VSS. Terri Harper serves as clinical director of Spa Medical while Dr. Harper serves as medical director, creating an integrated practice offering both medical vein care and cosmetic procedures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Houston Vein Specialists: Single-market vein clinic in Houston, TX providing endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and lymphedema care. Similar single-specialty, office-based delivery model, but serves a different region than VSS.
• Vein Center of Cincinnati: Independent vein specialty clinic in Cincinnati offering minimally invasive varicose and spider vein treatments. Same physician-owned, single-specialty structure as VSS, but operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Vein Clinics of America: Long-standing multi-site U.S. vein treatment brand offering endovenous laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory phlebectomy. Directly comparable specialty offering to VSS, though historically affiliated with broader medical platforms.
• Premier Vein Centers: Multi-site vein clinic offering endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and cosmetic vein care with board-certified phlebologists. Closely mirrors VSS's clinical approach and patient demographic.
• Center for Vein Restoration: Largest dedicated vein care practice in the U.S. with 100+ locations, offering endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, VenaSeal, and related procedures. Directly comparable to VSS in core service line, although operating at vastly greater national scale.
• Inovia Vein Specialty Centers: Multi-location vein specialty practice focused on diagnosis and treatment of venous disease using modern minimally invasive techniques. Comparable in clinical focus and office-based delivery to VSS.
• Capitol Vein & Laser Centers: Mid-Atlantic vein specialty practice treating varicose veins, spider veins, and venous ulcers using endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and laser. Same specialty focus and in-office minimally invasive model as VSS.
• USA Vein Clinics: Multi-site outpatient vein clinic network offering minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, and venous insufficiency. Same office-based, minimally invasive delivery model and patient population as VSS.

Broad incumbents

• American Vein & Vascular Institute: Established vein and vascular treatment practice with multiple Colorado locations offering a full spectrum of venous care including endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy. Comparable clinical scope with broader geographic concentration in a different region.
• Mayo Clinic Vascular Medicine: Major academic medical center operating broad vascular medicine services including diagnosis and treatment of venous disease and lymphedema. Overlaps with VSS in peripheral venous disease management but is a multi-specialty, hospital-based incumbent rather than a focused vein practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/veinspecialists
• Facebookfacebook.com/VeinSpecialists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vein-specialists-of-the-south

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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