Vein Treatment Center

What Vein Treatment Center does

The Vein Treatment Center is a single-physician, private medical practice in Manhattan specializing exclusively in the diagnosis and minimally-invasive treatment of venous disease. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Luis Navarro as the first clinic in New York City dedicated solely to venous conditions, the practice is now operated by Dr. Ousaima Al-Misky following Dr. Navarro's retirement in November 2023. Located at 910 Fifth Avenue across from Central Park, the practice serves local NYC patients as well as out-of-town and international patients seeking specialized vein care, with headcount reported at 1 physician and 2-5 staff.

The clinical offering centers on five minimally-invasive modalities: sclerotherapy (including painless/cryo and foam variants), Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT), ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy with the advanced TIGOS catheter-based technique, and mini-phlebectomy. Procedures are performed in-office under local anesthesia using Duplex and color venous Doppler ultrasound, which Dr. Al-Misky performs personally on every patient. EVLT, the signature modality, was developed and patented by founder Dr. Navarro and received FDA approval in 2002; the practice reports a 97%+ success rate against an approximately 2% failure rate with free repeat procedures. Treatment is delivered across six anatomical areas—legs, hands, face, breasts, pudendal region, and other sites—addressing both cosmetic concerns and underlying venous insufficiency.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, self-pay and out-of-network model. The practice does not accept Medicare and is out-of-network with all private insurers, assisting patients with out-of-network reimbursement submission when treatment is medically necessary. Revenue is generated through a $300 initial 45-60 minute consultation, per-procedure sclerotherapy and surgical fees, multi-session treatment packages at discounted rates, and gift certificates. Patient acquisition relies on the practice's 40+ year brand, the practice website, an extensive before/after gallery, detailed patient testimonials, word-of-mouth referrals, social media, and pre-visit virtual consultations for traveling patients.

Name

Vein Treatment Center

Legal name

Ousaima Al-Misky MD PLLC

Website

https://veintreatmentcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Vein Treatment Center is a Manhattan-based, single-physician private medical practice specializing exclusively in minimally invasive vein treatments—including sclerotherapy, EVLT, and mini-phlebectomy—for individuals with spider and varicose veins across the legs, hands, face, and other areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Phlebology and Venous Disease Treatment

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vein treatment services
• Sclerotherapy procedures
• Endovenous laser ablation
• Phlebology practice
• Varicose vein care

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: Initial consultations priced at $300. Includes 45-60 minute comprehensive evaluation with Duplex Ultrasound performed personally by Dr. Al-Misky.
2. Sclerotherapy Treatments: Injection therapy for spider and varicose veins. Typically not covered by insurance as considered cosmetic. Multiple sessions may be needed. Packages of multiple treatments available at discounted rates.
3. EVLT and Mini-Phlebectomy Procedures: Surgical procedures for larger varicose veins. Often covered by insurance when deemed medically necessary. The practice helps with pre-certification and insurance research.
4. Treatment Packages: Discounted packages for multiple sclerotherapy treatments, useful for patients on intensive programs, those with extensive vein presentation, or for periodic touch-ups.
5. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for purchase, suitable for loved ones or charitable donations to auctions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Vein Treatment Center is a single-physician phlebology practice that diagnoses and treats spider veins, varicose veins, and related venous conditions using minimally invasive in-office procedures—sclerotherapy (liquid, foam, and cryo variants), endovenous laser ablation (EVLT), ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy with TIGOS, and mini-phlebectomy—performed personally by Dr. Al-Misky across the legs, hands, face, breasts, and pudendal region.

Product overview

The Vein Treatment Center is a single-physician medical practice specializing exclusively in venous disease treatment. The practice offers a unified portfolio of minimally-invasive vein treatments centered on five core therapeutic modalities: Sclerotherapy (including Painless Cryo-Sclero and Foam variants), Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT), Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy with TIGOS, and Mini-Phlebectomy. These treatments address varicose veins and spider veins across six body areas: legs, hands, face, breasts, and pudendal region. All diagnostic and procedural services are performed on-premise, including color Doppler ultrasound imaging done personally by Dr. Al-Misky. The practice also provides initial consultations with treatment planning and offers package pricing for multiple sclerotherapy sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sclerotherapy (Classic and Painless/Cryo) Injection of a sclerosing solution (with optional cryotherapy pre-cooling for the painless variant) to collapse and reabsorb spider and small varicose veins; the most common treatment offered by the practice and primarily cosmetic in nature.
• Foam Sclerotherapy Foam-based sclerosing agent injected to treat larger varicose veins by displacing blood within the vein for full wall contact, with visibility via ultrasound imaging.
• Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA/EVLT) Minimally invasive laser treatment that uses laser energy delivered via catheter to seal large varicose veins from the inside under local anesthesia, performed in-office through a tiny skin nick.
• Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (including TIGOS) Uses ultrasound imaging to guide needle or catheter placement for injecting sclerosing agents into incompetent veins, including the TIGOS catheter-based variant for safer, more effective treatment of large veins in difficult anatomical areas.
• Mini-Phlebectomy (Ambulatory Phlebectomy) In-office surgical removal of faulty veins through minute punctures under local anesthesia, requiring no stitches and leaving no scars; bridges sclerotherapy and more invasive procedures for surface varicose veins.
• Initial Vein Treatment Consultation 45-60 minute initial consultation including patient history, physical exam, digital photography, and Duplex/color venous Doppler ultrasound performed by Dr. Al-Misky to develop a customized vein treatment plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• EVLT success rate greater than 97%, exceeding traditional surgery outcomes in both short and long term
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lenox Hill HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Al-Misky is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, a major regional medical center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Vanish Vein and Laser Center: Boutique physician vein practice providing sclerotherapy and laser vein treatments, comparable single-specialist model in a different market.
• The Vein Institute of New Jersey: Physician-run vein practice offering EVLT and sclerotherapy in the NY/NJ metro area, similar boutique specialty focus but a different territory.
• Vein Center of NYC / Manhattan vein practices: Manhattan-based specialty vein practices offering the same EVLT/sclerotherapy services to the same NYC patient population, competing in the immediate territory.
• La Jolla Vein & Vascular: Specialty vein and vascular clinic delivering ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy and endovenous ablation, mirroring VTC's offering in a different geography.
• Total Vascular Care: New York-based vascular practice treating venous disease with endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy, a local competitor in the same specialty.

Direct peers

• Vein Clinics of America: One of the largest specialized vein care networks in the US treating venous insufficiency with the same minimally invasive procedures as VTC.
• Center for Vein Restoration: Physician-led group specializing exclusively in vein/venous disease using EVLT, sclerotherapy, and phlebectomy—the same core modalities as VTC—but operating a large multi-state network.
• USA Vein Clinics: National chain of outpatient vein clinics offering minimally invasive treatment of varicose and spider veins, directly comparable in service line though far larger and multi-site.
• Metro Vein Centers: Multi-location vein treatment centers providing sclerotherapy, laser ablation, and phlebectomy to the same patient base of varicose/spider vein sufferers.

Broad incumbents

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large NYC-area dermatology group that offers cosmetic spider/leg vein sclerotherapy among a broad aesthetic portfolio, overlapping in the cosmetic vein niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheVTC
• Facebookfacebook.com/VeinTreatmentCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-vein-treatment-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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